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Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-2-5-3.7

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 3.7. (a) As used in this section, “body” refers to either of the following:

(1) The county fiscal body.

(2) The county executive.

(b) As used in this section, “compensation” has the meaning set forth in section 13 of this chapter.

(c) The county fiscal body may establish a salary schedule that includes compensation for a presiding officer or secretary of a body that is greater than the compensation for other members of the body, if all of the following are satisfied:

(1) All applicable requirements in this chapter are satisfied with respect to the salary schedule that includes the additional compensation.

(2) The additional compensation is being provided because the individual holding the position of presiding officer or secretary:

(A) has additional duties;  or

(B) attends additional meetings on behalf of the body;

as compared to other members of the body.

(3) The additional compensation amount applies only for time periods during which the individual serves in the capacity as presiding officer or secretary and:

(A) handles additional duties;  or

(B) attends additional meetings on behalf of the body;

as compared to other members of the body.

(d) The county fiscal body may establish a salary schedule that includes a stipend, not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) in a year, to be paid to the county auditor for the county auditor's duties under IC 36-2-2-11 or IC 36-2-3-6 when warranted as determined by the county fiscal body.  The county fiscal body may consider factors such as:

(1) required attendance at additional meetings;

(2) meetings held outside of usual work hours;

(3) increased workload volume;  or

(4) any other relevant factor as determined by the county fiscal body.

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