Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-10-7.5-11

Sec. 11. (a) The park governor may appoint a superintendent of parks and recreation.  The park governor may not consider political affiliation in the selection of the superintendent.

(b) The superintendent must:

(c) An incumbent township employee performing park and recreation functions in a supervisory capacity at the time a township adopts a creating resolution under this chapter is eligible for appointment as superintendent or as an assistant, but the employee must have the required training, experience, or certification.