(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLAIM. A bill or an invoice submitted for goods or services.
(B) Except as provided in § 33.06, a warrant for payment of a claim against a town may be issued only if the claim is:
(1) Supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill under I.C. 5-11-10-1.6;
(2) Filed with the Town Clerk-Treasurer;
(3) Certified by the Clerk-Treasurer before payment that each invoice is true and correct; and
(4) Allowed by the Town Council or by the board of the town having jurisdiction over allowance of the payment of the claim.
(C) The certification by the Clerk-Treasurer under division (B)(3) must be on a form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts.
(I.C. 36-5-4-6)