Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in section 12 of this chapter, the town legislative body or a board of the town may allow a claim:
(1) only at a meeting of the legislative body or board; and
(2) only if the claim was filed in the manner prescribed by IC 5-11-10-2 at least five (5) days before the meeting.
(b) A town officer who violates this section forfeits the town officer's office.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-20-1 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.32-1992, SEC.5; P.L.127-2017, SEC.144.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 5. Government of Towns
Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions
36-5-4-1. Application of Chapter
36-5-4-2. Appropriations by Ordinance
36-5-4-3. Issuance of Warrants
36-5-4-4. Claims Against Town; Allowance; Violation
36-5-4-6. Claim Defined; Issuance of Warrant for Payment
36-5-4-7. Vacation Leave; Compensation
36-5-4-10. Delivery of Records and Property by Town Officer to Successor
36-5-4-11. Licenses Issued by Town; Revocation or Suspension
36-5-4-12. Preapproved Payments of Claims