Indiana § 36-4-5-3 Powers and duties

Indiana Statutes

§ 36-4-5-3 — Powers and duties

Indiana·Title 36 LOCAL GOVERNMENT·Art. 4 GOVERNMENT OF CITIES AND TOWNS·Ch. 5 City Executive

The executive shall:

(1)enforce the ordinances of the city and the statutes of the state;

(2)provide a statement of the finances and general condition of the city to the city legislative body at least once a year;

(3)provide any information regarding city affairs that the legislative body requests;

(4)recommend, in writing, to the legislative body actions that the executive considers proper;

(5)call special meetings of the legislative body when necessary;

(6)supervise subordinate officers;

(7)insure efficient government of the city;

(8)fill vacancies in city offices when required by IC 3-13-8;

(9)sign all bonds, deeds, and contracts of the city and all licenses issued by the city; and

(10)approve or veto ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the legislative body under IC 36-4-6-

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The executive shall:
(1) enforce the ordinances of the city and the statutes of the state;
(2) provide a statement of the finances and general condition of
the city to the city legislative body at least once a year;
(3) provide any information regarding city affairs that the
legislative body requests;
(4) recommend, in writing, to the legislative body actions that the
executive considers proper;
(5) call special meetings of the legislative body when necessary;
(6) supervise subordinate officers;
(7) insure efficient government of the city;
(8) fill vacancies in city offices when required by IC 3-13-8;
(9) sign all bonds, deeds, and contracts of the city and all licenses
issued by the city; and
(10) approve or veto ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the
legislative body under IC 36-4-6-15.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-2
part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by
P.L.5-1986, SEC.49.