Indiana § 36-4-5-3 - Powers and duties
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§ 36-4-5-3. Powers and duties
Sec. 3. The executive shall:
(1) enforce the ordinances of the city and the statutes of the state;
(2) provide a statement of the finances and general condition of the city to the city legislative body at least once a year;
(3) provide any information regarding city affairs that the legislative body requests;
(4) recommend, in writing, to the legislative body actions that the executive considers proper;
(5) call special meetings of the legislative body when necessary;
(6) supervise subordinate officers;
(7) insure efficient government of the city;
(8) fill vacancies in city offices when required by IC 3-13-8;
(9) sign all bonds, deeds, and contracts of the city and all licenses issued by the city; and
(10) approve or veto ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the legislative body under IC 36-4-6-15.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-2 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.5-1986, SEC.49.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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