(A) Individuals who are relatives may not be employed in a unit in a position that results in one relative being in the direct line supervision of the other relative. Certain employees may not be promoted to a position that results in one relative being in direct line supervision of the other relative who is a newly elected official of the town.
(B) The town, through any of its boards, commissions, or purchasing agents, may not enter into a contract or renew a contract for public works or procurement of goods and services with a relative or a business entity that is wholly or partially owned by a relative of the executive of the town or member of the legislative or fiscal body of the town unless certain requirements are met.
(C) RELATIVE is defined as spouse, parent or stepparent, child or stepchild, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, daughter-in-law or son-in -law (including half-brothers and sisters and adopted children) for both Indiana nepotism statues.
(D) Grandfathering clause. Elected officials as of 7/1/2012 are exempt from these provisions.
(Ord. 2021-OR-031, passed 11-22-21)