§ 12-30-2-9 — Appointments; removal of officer or employee; prohibition on considerations for employment; delegation of duties

(a) Except as provided in subsection (e), the
superintendent of a county home shall appoint the assistants, nurses,
farmers, laborers, and other employees needed for the work of the
home.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (e), the superintendent may at
any time remove and dismiss an officer or employee appointed by the
superintendent. The superintendent shall report the removal in writing
to the board of commissioners at the next regular meeting.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (e), the superintendent of a
county home shall promptly remove an officer or employee who is
guilty of drunkenness, profane or abusive language in the presence of
the residents, cruelty to the residents, lewdness, or any other offense
against Indiana law or against public decency.
(d) The superintendent may not consider political, family, or any
other improper influence in appointing or dismissing a subordinate
officer or an employee. Considerations of character, merit, and
competence are the only reasons for appointment or dismissal.
(e) A person delegated the performance of duties under IC 12-30-1-7 may make an appointment, removal, or dismissal under this
section if the person was delegated the authority to do so by the board
of commissioners of the county.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-2-3.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.172-2017, SEC.6.