(A) All charges and amounts collected by the office pursuant to this chapter shall:
(1) Be deposited and credited to the Parks Improvement Fund upon its receipt;
(2) Not belong to or be the property of any public official, including the Clerk-Treasurer or a deputy, employee, or appointee serving under same, but shall belong to and be the property of the municipality;
(3) Not be construed as a personal fee for service contemplated under any other authority nor be construed as a fee, allowance, tax, or charge as outlined and proscribed under IC 5-7-2, 33-16-27, and 36-5-6-6(10);
(4) Be construed as collected and charged by the “City of Aurora Marriage Office” on behalf of the City of Aurora, not for the benefit of any public officer or any individual.
(B) Any public official, including the Clerk-Treasurer or a deputy, employee, or appointee serving under same, is hereby prohibited from personally receiving and shall not charge or collect any fee or amount for services performed under this chapter that is not authorized or not deposited with the municipality, according to its terms.
(Ord. 2016-001, passed 3-7-16)