Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-2-5-4

Sec. 4. (a) Before July 2 of each year, each officer, board, commission, and agency subject to this chapter shall file with the county auditor a statement that shows in detail the positions for which compensation will be requested in the annual budget for the next year and the amount or rate of compensation proposed for each full-time or part-time position.  The statement must be on a form prescribed by the state board of accounts.

(b) The county auditor shall present the statements submitted under subsection (a) to the county executive at its July meeting.  The county executive shall review the statements and make its recommendations on them.  Before August 20 the county executive shall present the statements and recommendations to the county fiscal body.