36-1-21-1. Applicability
Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to a unit. As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.
36-1-21-2. “Elected Official”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “elected official” means: (1) the executive or a member of the executive body of the unit; (2) a member of the legislative body of the unit; or (3) a member of the fiscal body of the unit. As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.
36-1-21-3. “Relative”
Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, “relative” means any of the following: (1) A spouse. (2) A parent or stepparent. (3) A child or stepchild. (4) A brother, sister, stepbrother, or stepsister. (5) A niece or nephew. (6) An aunt or uncle. (7) A daughter-in-law or son-in-law. (b) For purposes of this section, […]
36-1-21-4. Adoption of More Stringent or Detailed Requirements
Sec. 4. (a) This chapter establishes minimum requirements regarding contracting with a unit. The legislative body of the unit shall adopt a policy that includes, at a minimum, the requirements set forth in this chapter. However, the policy may: (1) include requirements that are more stringent or detailed than any provision in this chapter; and […]
36-1-21-5. Contract Disclosure Requirements
Sec. 5. (a) A unit may enter into a contract or renew a contract for the procurement of goods and services or a contract for public works with: (1) an individual who is a relative of an elected official; or (2) a business entity that is wholly or partially owned by a relative of an […]
36-1-21-6. Annual Certification by Officer
Sec. 6. Each elected officer of the unit shall annually certify in writing, subject to the penalties for perjury, that the officer is in compliance with this chapter. An officer shall submit the certification to the executive of the unit not later than December 31 of each year. As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.
36-1-21-7. Noncompliance Reported to the Department of Local Government Finance
Sec. 7. If the state board of accounts finds that a unit has not implemented a policy under this chapter, the state board of accounts shall forward the information to the department of local government finance. As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.
36-1-21-8. Budget or Additional Appropriations May Not Be Approved
Sec. 8. If a unit has not implemented a policy under this chapter, the department of local government finance may not approve: (1) the unit’s budget; or (2) any additional appropriations for the unit; for the ensuing calendar year until the state board of accounts certifies to the department of local government finance that the […]