Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-23.5-2-8

(1) To condemn, appropriate, purchase, and hold any real estate needed or useful in connection with a building or buildings constructed or to be constructed for the purposes of this chapter, on behalf of the county, all with the prior approval of the board of commissioners and the county council.

(2) To design, order, contract for, and have constructed, or to make all necessary and desirable improvements in, facilities for use as a medical center, all with the approval of the county council.

(3) To provide for the equipment of the medical center and any appurtenant facilities, with the approval of the county council.

(4) To do all things with respect to its assigned responsibilities and jurisdiction that may additionally be required by the county council, both before and after adoption of the comprehensive plan.

(5) To develop annual budgets to be submitted to the county council for inclusion in the county budget.