§ 32.23 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.

   (A)   The Town Council or any other board of the town may allow a claim:

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

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

   (B)   A town officer who violates this section forfeits the town officer’s office.

(IC 36-5-4-4)

   (C)   As used in this section, “CLAIM” means a bill or an invoice submitted for goods or services.

   (D)   Except as provided in IC 36-5-4-12, a warrant for payment of a claim against the town may be issued only if the claim is:

      (1)   Supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill under IC 5-11-10-1.6;

      (2)   Filed with the 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.

   (E)   The certification by the fiscal officer under subsection (3) must be on a form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts.

(IC 36-5-4-6)