Sec. 1. If the county executive and county fiscal body of a county without a general county hospital determine that the county has insufficient hospital facilities, the county may give financial aid for the construction, equipment, and improvement of a nonprofit hospital that meets the following conditions: (1) Is operated for charitable purposes. (2) Is […]
Sec. 2. To provide funds for the purpose described in section 1 of this chapter, the county may issue bonds or make appropriations from the county treasury under the general laws governing the issuance of bonds and the making of appropriations by counties. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-17-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.
Sec. 3. An individual is not prohibited from serving as a member of the governing board if the member: (1) has a pecuniary interest in; or (2) derives a profit from; a contract or purchase connected with the hospital. However, the member shall disclose the interest or profit in writing to the board and provide […]
Sec. 4. A hospital that receives financial assistance under this chapter: (1) shall be operated for the benefit of all of the inhabitants of the county without discrimination; (2) must have reasonable rates and charges for service that apply to all inhabitants of the county; and (3) may extend the privileges and use of the […]