Sec. 7. (a) The clerk-treasurer shall appoint the number of deputies and employees needed for the effective operation of the office, with the approval of the town legislative body. The clerk-treasurer's deputies and employees serve at the clerk-treasurer's pleasure.
(b) If a town owns a utility and the clerk-treasurer is directly responsible for the billing and collection of that utility's rates and charges, the clerk-treasurer shall appoint those employees who are also responsible for that billing and collection. These employees serve at the clerk-treasurer's pleasure.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-2-5-1 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.189-1988, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 5. Government of Towns
Chapter 6. Town Clerk-Treasurer
36-5-6-1. Application of Chapter
36-5-6-2. Clerk and Fiscal Officer; Exception
36-5-6-3. Residency; Term of Office
36-5-6-5. Oaths, Depositions, and Acknowledgments
36-5-6-5.1. Office Space Provided
36-5-6-6. Powers and Duties; Exception
36-5-6-7. Deputies and Employees
36-5-6-8. Employment of Attorneys or Legal Research Assistants