Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-4-7-3

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to compensation paid by a city to members of its police and fire departments.

(b) Subject to the approval of the city legislative body, the city executive shall fix the compensation of each appointive officer, deputy, and other employee of the city.  The legislative body may reduce but may not increase any compensation fixed by the executive.  Compensation must be fixed under this section not later than November 1 of each year for the ensuing budget year.

(c) Compensation fixed under this section may be increased or decreased by the executive during the budget year for which it is fixed.

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (b), the city clerk may, with the approval of the legislative body, fix the salaries of deputies and employees appointed under IC 36-4-11-4.