Ind. Code ch. 36-2-2.8

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Ind. Code § 36-2-2.8-1 Applicability

Sec. 1. This chapter only applies to a county not having a consolidated city. As added by P.L.139-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-2-2.8-2 "Contract"

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "contract" means a contract for the purchase of: (1) real property; (2) tangible or intangible personal property; or (3) services (as defined in IC 5-22-2-30). (b) The term does not include a contract concerning the issuance of: (1) a bond to finance the construction of a public facility; or (2) a bond or other type of security for the payment of a lease obligation. As added by P.L.139-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-2-2.8-3 "County officer"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "county officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-2-2.9-3. As added by P.L.139-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-2-2.8-4 Contract requirements

Sec. 4. A contract entered into by a county, including a contract executed by a county officer, must meet the following requirements: (1) The contract must be executed in the name of the county. (2) Any property purchases for public use shall be: (A) titled to; or (B) documented as owned by; the county. As added by P.L.139-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-2-2.8-5 Ordinance requiring standard contractual language

Sec. 5. The county executive may, by ordinance, require standard contractual language to be used in all contracts entered into by the county, including contracts executed by a county officer. The ordinance may include: (1) provisions for indemnification; (2) dispute resolution provisions; (3) venue requirements; (4) termination provisions; and (5) notification provisions. As added by P.L.139-2024, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 36-2-2.8-6 County executive's delegation of contract approval authority

Sec. 6. In addition to the county executive's authority under IC 36-2-2.9 to approve contracts, the county executive may adopt an ordinance to delegate additional authority to approve contracts to other county officers and employees. As added by P.L.139-2024, SEC.1.

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