Ind. Code ch. 36-2-8

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Ind. Code § 36-2-8-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all counties. [Local Government Recodification Citation: New.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-2-8-2 Salary and wage periods; manner of payment

Sec. 2. (a) The county auditor and county treasurer may pay salaries and wages to county officers and employees monthly, twice each month, every two (2) weeks, or weekly. (b) The manner of payment of salaries and wages under this section must be authorized by the legislative body of a county having a consolidated city or by the executive of any other county. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-3-71-1 part; 17-3-72-3 part; 17-3-73-1; 17-3-73-5.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-1985, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 36-2-8-3 Report of fees collected and payment into county treasury

Sec. 3. A county officer and the officer's deputies and other employees are entitled to payment only after the officer has reported all fees collected by the officer's office and paid them into the county treasury. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-71-1 part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.48.

Ind. Code § 36-2-8-4 Payment for services rendered

Sec. 4. A county officer or a deputy or employee of a county officer is entitled to payment for services only after the officer, deputy, or employee has rendered those services. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-71-1 part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.49.

Ind. Code § 36-2-8-5 Itemized, verified, and allowed claims

Sec. 5. Compensation of deputies and employees of county officers shall be paid by warrants that are payable to the respective deputies and employees and issued after: (1) filing of itemized and verified claims, as prescribed by IC 36-2-6; and (2) allowance of the claims by the county executive. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-3-71-1 part; 17-3-73-4.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-2-8-6 Division of compensation prohibited; offense

Sec. 6. A: (1) deputy or employee of a county officer who knowingly divides the deputy's or employee's compensation with the officer or another person in consideration of employment; or (2) county officer or other person who knowingly accepts such a division of compensation; commits a Class B misdemeanor. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-3-71-1 part.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.50.

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