Ind. Code ch. 16-22-11

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Ind. Code § 16-22-11-1 Conditions for granting aid

Sec. 1. If the county executive and county fiscal body of a county without a general county hospital determine that the county has insufficient hospital facilities, the county may give financial aid for the construction, equipment, and improvement of a nonprofit hospital that meets the following conditions: (1) Is operated for charitable purposes. (2) Is owned and operated by at least one (1) hospital association or owned by a governmental unit in the county and operated by a hospital association. (3) Does not limit the membership and officers of the hospital association to residents of a certain section of the county. (4) Has a governing board of the hospital association that meets the following conditions: (A) Is nonsectarian and nonpolitical. (B) Is chosen by election by the members of the association. (C) Includes the following: (i) One (1) member designated by the county executive. (ii) One (1) member designated by the county fiscal body. (iii) One (1) member who may be a licensed physician. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-17-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 16-22-11-2 Bond issue

Sec. 2. To provide funds for the purpose described in section 1 of this chapter, the county may issue bonds or make appropriations from the county treasury under the general laws governing the issuance of bonds and the making of appropriations by counties. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-17-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 16-22-11-3 Conflict of interest of governing board members

Sec. 3. An individual is not prohibited from serving as a member of the governing board if the member: (1) has a pecuniary interest in; or (2) derives a profit from; a contract or purchase connected with the hospital. However, the member shall disclose the interest or profit in writing to the board and provide a copy to the state board of accounts. The member shall abstain from voting on any matter that affects the interest or profit. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-17-1(b).] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 16-22-11-4 Conditions of hospital operation upon receipt of county aid

Sec. 4. A hospital that receives financial assistance under this chapter: (1) shall be operated for the benefit of all of the inhabitants of the county without discrimination; (2) must have reasonable rates and charges for service that apply to all inhabitants of the county; and (3) may extend the privileges and use of the hospital to persons residing outside of the county upon terms and conditions the board prescribes by rules and regulations. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12-17-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5.

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