(A) Appropriation of funds. Unless provided otherwise by the Indiana Code, the town monies may be disbursed only after an appropriation made by ordinance of the Town Council and recorded in a book kept for that purpose by the Town Council. Each appropriation must be made from the fund against which the expenses arose.
(1984 Code, § 3.12.010)
(B) Issuance of warrant.
(1) The Town Council or a Board of the town may order the issuance of warrants for payment of money by the town only at a meeting of the Town Council or a board.
(2) A town officer who violates this section forfeits his or her office pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 36-5-4-3.
(1984 Code, § 3.12.020)
(C) Approval of claim.
(1) The Town Council or a board of the town may allow a claim:
(a) Only at a meeting of the Town Council or of a board; and
(b) Only if the claim was filed in the manner prescribed by I.C. 5-11-10-2 at least five days before the meeting.
(2) A town officer who violates this section forfeits his or her office pursuant to I.C. 36-5-4-4.
(1984 Code, § 3.12.030)
(D) Prerequisites for approval of claim. A warrant for payment of a claim against a town may be issued only if the claim is:
(1) Itemized and certified under I.C. 5-11-1;
(2) Filed with the Town Clerk-Treasurer; and
(3) Allowed by the Town Council or a board of the town having jurisdiction over allowance of the claim.
(1984 Code, § 3.12.040)