Indiana § 12-30-3-7 - County home superintendent; appointment; qualifications; removal
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 12-30-3-7 — County home superintendent; appointment; qualifications; removal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-30-3-7. County home superintendent; appointment; qualifications; removal
Sec. 7. (a) The county home board shall, with the advice and approval of the board of commissioners, appoint a county home superintendent.
(b) The county home superintendent shall be appointed solely on the basis of merit and fitness for the position and without regard to the appointee's political affiliation. The county home superintendent must:
(1) be a citizen of the United States;
(2) be of good executive ability;
(3) be qualified as an institutional administrative officer;
(4) be a reputable citizen of good moral character; and
(5) have had the proper experience and training to manage efficiently the county home and to supervise or provide necessary and proper care and treatment for the county home's patients and residents.
(c) The county home superintendent may be removed from office only for cause, on charges of inefficiency or another proper charge, after a hearing before the county home board.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-3-4.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 12-30-3-7
What does Indiana Code § 12-30-3-7 cover?
Section 12-30-3-7 ("County home superintendent; appointment; qualifications; removal") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Indiana § 12-30-3-7?
A common citation format is "Indiana Code § 12-30-3-7" (Indiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Indiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Indiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Indiana attorney.
How does Indiana § 12-30-3-7 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Indiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Indiana.