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Ind. Code § 36-4-5-3 (2026)

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     Sec. 3. 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.

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1985–1998 · leading case: Speckman v. City of Indianapolis, 540 N.E.2d 1189 (Ind. 1989).
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Speckman v. City of Indianapolis, 540 N.E.2d 1189 (Ind. 1989). · cites it 2× “Code § 18-1-6-2 (Burns 1974) (current version at Ind.Code § 36-4-5-3 (Burns 1981 Repl.)) the mayor had the duty to sign all written contracts.”
Moran v. State, 477 N.E.2d 100 (Ind. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 2× “Indiana Code section 18-1-6-2 recodified as Indiana Code section 36-4-5-3.”
Alston v. King, 157 F.3d 1113 (7th Cir. 1998). “Indiana Code § 36-9-25-10 provides, in part, that "[i]n performing its duties the board may do the following: .”
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