Indiana § 36-4-10-9 - Clerk or clerk-treasurer unable to perform fiscal responsibilities
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§ 36-4-10-9. Clerk or clerk-treasurer unable to perform fiscal responsibilities
Sec. 9. If the clerk or clerk-treasurer is unable to perform the fiscal requirements of the clerk's or clerk-treasurer's position, the city shall hire or contract with a qualified certified public accountant to:
(1) provide guidance to the clerk or clerk-treasurer regarding the performance of the clerk or clerk-treasurer's responsibilities; or
(2) perform the clerk or clerk-treasurer's fiscal responsibilities.
The clerk or clerk-treasurer is considered to be unable to perform the fiscal requirements of the clerk's or clerk-treasurer's position if the city is declared unauditable under IC 5-11-1-9(b).
As added by P.L.58-2023, SEC.27.
IC 36-4-11Chapter 11. City Deputies and Employees
36-4-11-1Application of chapter 36-4-11-2Appointments by city executive; exceptions; suspension or removal; appointees serving remainder of unexpired term 36-4-11-3Departments; appointment of deputies and other employees; dismissal 36-4-11-4City clerk; appointment of deputies and employees 36-4-11-5Second class cities; city fiscal officer; appointment of deputy
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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