Indiana Code 36-2-2-13. County officer; employment; requisites; violation; offense; penalty
(1) to perform a duty required of a county officer by statute; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-2-2-13
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
only if the employment is expressly authorized by statute or is found by the executive to be necessary to the public interest.
(b) If a person’s employment under subsection (a) is not expressly authorized by statute, the person’s employment contract must be filed with the circuit court for the county and the person must file the person’s claims for compensation with that court. Any taxpayer may contest a claim under this section.
(c) A member of the executive who recklessly violates this section commits a Class C misdemeanor and forfeits the member’s office.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-2-44-8.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.19.