§ 34.17 ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS.

   (A)   Except as provided in § 34.20, the Town Council or a board of the town may allow a claim:

      (1)   Only at a meeting of the Town Council or board; and

      (2)   Only if the claim was filed in the manner prescribed by I.C. 5-11-10-2 at least five days before the meeting.

   (B)   A town officer who violates this section forfeits his or her office.

(I.C. 36-5-4-4)