Sec. 8. (a) The secretary appointed by the commission shall take an oath to faithfully perform the duties of the secretary’s office.

     (b) The secretary shall do the following:

(1) Keep a record of the proceedings of the commission.

(2) Make a record of contracts and obligations.

(3) Furnish each contractor with a copy of the contractor’s contract that:

(A) is endorsed “approved by order of the commission”;

(B) lists the date of the approval; and

(C) is signed by the secretary.

A contract is not valid until endorsed and delivered by the secretary.

(4) Certify all vouchers ordered by the commission.

(5) Keep a set of books to show the financial condition of the commission.

(6) Make quarterly statements as provided in this chapter of the costs and expenditures of the commission, a complete list of vouchers, and for what purpose and to whom paid. The reports shall be filed with the state comptroller as provided in this chapter and are open to the inspection and use of the general assembly.

     (c) The secretary shall give a bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for the faithful performance of the secretary’s duties.

     (d) The contracts for any purpose connected with the Indiana World War Memorial shall be recorded by the secretary in a book kept for that purpose. The secretary shall retain on file all vouchers and other valuable papers of value to the commission, to the contractor, and to the public.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-24 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.318.