(A) The Common Council is authorized to budget and appropriate funds from the General Fund or from other funds to pay the expenses incurred in promoting the betterment of the city.
(B) Expenditures from this Fund may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
(1) Membership dues in local, regional, state, and national associations of a civic, educational, or governmental nature, which have as their purpose the betterment and improvement of city operation;
(2) Direct expenses for travel, meals, and lodging in conjunction with city business or meetings or organizations to which the city belongs;
(3) Expenses incurred in the promotion of economic or industrial development for the city, including meeting room rental, decorations, meals, and travel;
(4) Commemorative plaques, certificates, or objects such as commemorative keys; and
(5) Other purposes which are deemed by the Common Council to directly relate to the promotion or betterment of the city.
(C) No expenses shall be allowed from the Fund without prior authorization and approval of the Common Council. Claims for expenses under this section shall be allowed as prescribed by law.
(1986 Code, § 36-5-4-1)
Statutory reference:
Municipal membership fund, see I.C. 36-5-4-1