36-1-13-1. Employee

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “employee” refers to an employee of a political subdivision. As added by P.L.254-1993, SEC.1.

36-1-13-2. Program

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “program” refers to a cost saving incentive program established by a political subdivision under this chapter. As added by P.L.254-1993, SEC.1.

36-1-13-3. Program Establishment

Sec. 3. (a) A political subdivision may establish a program to provide incentives to employees of the political subdivision to develop and implement cost saving measures for the political subdivision. (b) A program established under this chapter may include awards to employees who suggest cost saving measures to the political subdivision. As added by P.L.254-1993, […]

36-1-13-4. Method of Program Establishment

Sec. 4. If a political subdivision that elects to establish a program has the power to adopt ordinances, the program shall be established by ordinance. If a political subdivision that elects to establish a program does not have the power to adopt ordinances, the program shall be established by resolution. As added by P.L.254-1993, SEC.1.

36-1-13-5. Awards; Appropriations; Joint Awards; Program Details

Sec. 5. (a) An ordinance or a resolution adopted under section 4 of this chapter must provide for the following: (1) The designation of an established or a new entity of the political subdivision to: (A) review cost saving measures and suggestions submitted by employees; and (B) determine whether a cost saving measure or a […]

36-1-13-6. Finality of Decisions; Additional Awards

Sec. 6. (a) A decision of the entity designated or established under the ordinance or resolution that establishes a program is final as to the following: (1) The eligibility of a measure or a suggestion for an award. (2) The amount of an award. (b) An employee of a political subdivision that establishes a program […]

36-1-13-7. Program Termination

Sec. 7. A political subdivision that establishes a program under this chapter may terminate the program by adopting an ordinance or a resolution that provides for payment of awards for measures or suggestions: (1) eligible for an award under the program; and (2) implemented or made before the ordinance or resolution that terminates the program […]