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(A) A law enforcement continuing education fund is established in the town pursuant to IC 5-2-8-1 through 5-2-8-6.
(B) All receipts and disbursements of the fund shall be regulated by and in conformity with IC 5-2-8-1 through 5-2-8-6.
(Ord. 9103, passed 4-8-91)
(A) Reimbursement mileage shall not include travel to and from the official’s or employee’s home and the governmental office in which he or she works.
(B) Whenever more than one employee or official attends the same conference or training session, only one shall be reimbursed for mileage, unless extenuating circumstances are justified in writing to the Town Council.
(C) Rate of reimbursement for a calendar year shall be the rate in effect on January 1 of the year, as established by the United States Internal Revenue Service.
(D) Reimbursement rate includes all transportation expenses related to transportation except required highway tolls and parking fees.
(E) Reimbursement claims shall be submitted on State Board of Accounts-approved forms, and accompanied by paid receipts for tolls and parking.
(Ord. 0503, passed 10-10-05)
(A) Reimbursement for bus, rail and air travel for town-required business shall be at the actual rate for coach class.
(B) Reimbursement claims shall be submitted on State Board of Accounts-approved forms, and shall be accompanied by an itemized receipt showing the class of seat and the specific charges.
(Ord. 0503, passed 10-10-05)
(A) The maximum subsistence allowance for lodging and food which may be paid to an employee or official in official travel status shall be as follows:
(1) Lodging: per day or 24-hour actual single-room rate in the hotel or motel;
(2) Food: not included in registration fees, $50 per diem.
(B) The town shall not reimburse payments for in-room movies, in-room beverage or snack bars, alcoholic drinks, tips and personal phone calls.
(C) Reimbursement claims shall be submitted on State Board of Accounts-approved forms, and shall be accompanied by itemized receipts.
(Ord. 0503, passed 10-10-05)
(A) The Clerk-Treasurer may make claim payments in advance of approval by the Town Council for the following types of expenses:
(1) Property or services purchased or leased from:
(a) The United States government; or
(b) An agency or a political subdivision of the United States Government;
(2) License fees or permit fees;
(3) Insurance premiums;
(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges;
(5) Federal grant program if:
(a) Advance funding is not prohibited; and
(b) The contracting party provides sufficient security for the amount advanced;
(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statute;
(7) Maintenance agreements or service agreements;
(8) Lease agreements or rental agreements;
(9) Principal and interest payments on bonds;
(10) Payroll;
(11) State, Federal or county taxes;
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances; and
(13) Payments for services previously approved or authorized in amounts less than $1,000.
(B) Each payment of expenses under this section must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the Clerk-Treasurer.
(C) The Town Council or board having jurisdiction over the allowance of the claim shall review and allow the claim at the body’s next regular or special meeting following the pre-approved payment of the expense.
(Ord. 2016-05, passed 6-13-16)
TOWN MANAGER
The Town Council may employ a Town Manager to be the administrative head of the town government and may fix his compensation and terms of employment. The Manager may be employed to serve:
(A) At the pleasure of the Town Council; or
(B) For a definite tenure not to exceed the longest remaining term in office of a member of the Town Council; in which case he may be dismissed only for cause.
(IC 36-5-5-2)
The Manager, under the direction of the Town Council, is responsible for the administrative duties of the Town Council. Unless a written order or ordinance of the Town Council provides otherwise, the Manager:
(A) Shall attend the meetings of the Town Council and recommend actions he considers advisable;
(B) Shall hire town employees according to the pay schedules and standards fixed by the Town Council or by statute;
(C) Shall suspend, discharge, remove, or transfer town employees, if necessary for the welfare of the town;
(D) May delegate any of his powers to an employee responsible to him;
(E) Shall administer and enforce all ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the Town Council;
(F) Shall see that all statutes that are required to be administered by the Town Council or a town officer subject to the control of the Town Council are faithfully administered;
(G) Shall prepare budget estimates and submit them to the Town Council when required;
(H) Shall execute contracts on behalf of the town for materials, supplies, services, or improvements, after the completion of the appropriations, notice, and competitive bidding required by statute; and
(I) May receive service of summons on behalf of the town.
(IC 36-5-5-8)
CLERK AND TREASURER
(A) The Clerk-Treasurer shall continue to serve in such capacity until expiration of the current term on January 1, 2024.
(B) Implementation of staggered and subsequent terms. The following provisions shall govern the implementation of the town’s policy to have staggered terms for Town Council members, as provided in § 30.02, and the Clerk-Treasurer:
(1) An election for Clerk-Treasurer shall be held during the municipal election to be held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 2023. The Clerk-Treasurer elected to office in the November, 2023 election shall serve a term of one year commencing on January 1, 2024, and expiring on January 1, 2025.
(2) An election for Clerk-Treasurer shall then be held during the general election on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 2024.
(3) The Clerk-Treasurer elected in the November, 2024 general election shall serve a four year term commencing on January 1, 2025.
(C) For elections after the full implementation of the staggered election cycle as provided in division (B) above, each duly elected Clerk-Treasurer shall serve a term of four years.
(D) In the event that a Clerk-Treasurer shall, for any reason, become disqualified or otherwise unable to complete the four year term to which the Clerk-Treasurer was elected, a successor shall be selected according to applicable Indiana election laws to complete the unexpired four year term.
(Ord. 2022-03, passed 4-11-22)
Statutory reference:
Similar state law, see IC 36-5-6-3
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