Indiana Code Title 33. Courts and Court Officers § 33-33-59-4

Sec. 4. In addition to the personnel that may be appointed under IC 33-29-1-5, the judge of the Orange superior may appoint a referee, commissioner, or other personnel as the judge considers necessary to facilitate and transact the business of the court.  Their salaries must be fixed in the same manner as the salaries of the personnel for the Orange circuit court.  Their salaries must be paid monthly out of the treasury of Orange County as provided by law.  Personnel appointed under this section continue in office until removed by the judge of the court.