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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in IC 5-11, an executive who fails to perform a duty imposed by section 3(1), 3(2), 3(3), 3(4), 3(5), 3(7), 3(8), 5, or 14(1) of this chapter is liable to the township in a sum of not more than one hundred dollars ($100), to be recovered in a civil action brought in the name of the township.
(b) An executive is entitled to receive the following:
(1) The executive's salary.
(2) Reimbursement for expenses that are reasonably incurred by the executive for the following:
(A) The operation of the executive's office.
(B) Travel and meals while attending seminars or conferences on township matters.
(C) A sum for mileage as permitted under IC 36-6-8-3(b).
The executive may not make any other personal use of township funds without prior approval by the legislative body of the township.
(c) An executive who fails to perform a duty imposed by section 3(12), 3(13), or 3(14) of this chapter or subsection (b) may be removed from office by an action under IC 5-8-1-35 that is initiated under IC 36-6-4.5.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-6-4-17 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-36-local-government/in-code-sect-36-6-4-17/
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