§ 141-101 — Definitions; application

Sec. 141-101. - Definitions; application.

(a) As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection. City contract means and includes: (1) each contract entered into by the city or a city agency, officer or employee for the purchase of goods or services, (2) leases, (3) memorandums of understanding/agreement, (4) interlocal agreements, (5) any agreements that would obligate the city/county to expend funds or provide like-kind services, or (6) any other legally or financially binding documents as determined by the office of finance and management or the office of corporation counsel. County contract means and includes: (1) each contract entered into by the county or a county agency, officer or employee for the purchase of goods or services, (2) leases, (3) memorandums of understanding/agreement, (4) interlocal agreements, (5) any agreements that would obligate the city/county to expend funds or provide like-kind services, or (6) any other legally or financially binding documents as determined by the office of finance and management or the office of corporation counsel. (b) This article shall apply to all city contracts and county contracts, including contracts entered into by the prosecuting attorney that do not involve a core prosecution function; however, this article shall not apply, except where specifically provided, to contracts entered into by the city-county council, circuit court or Marion Superior Court. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the city-county council, circuit court, Marion Superior Court, and prosecuting attorney are encouraged to follow all procedures and comply with all requirements of this article to the extent they deem advisable or appropriate.

(G.O. 48, 2004, § 1; G.O. 20, 2014, § 1)