Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-6-5-4

Sec. 4. (a) Before July 1, 2017, an employee of a township assessor who performs real property assessing duties must have attained the level of certification under IC 6-1.1-35.5 that the township assessor is required to attain under section 1(g) of this chapter.

(b) After June 30, 2017, an employee of a township assessor who is responsible for placing an assessed valuation on real property must have attained the certification of a level three assessor-appraiser under IC 6-1.1-35.5.

(c) This subsection applies after June 30, 2017.  If the township assessor has not attained the certification of a level three assessor-appraiser under IC 6-1.1-35.5, the township fiscal body shall authorize either of the following:

Payment for the deputy, employee, or contractor shall be made from the budget for the township assessor.