Ind. Code ch. 12-20-29

in effect

Ind. Code § 12-20-29-1 Establishment of program; purposes; fee

Sec. 1. (a) The department of local government finance township assistance online pilot program is established. (b) The purpose of the pilot program is to: (1) develop an electronic platform that will allow for ease of access and efficient application for township assistance by township residents; (2) automate the application process for township assistance; and (3) create a system to collect and report data regarding township assistance relevant to the administration of township assistance. (c) The department of local government finance may make the electronic application platform available to townships that agree to participate in the pilot program. (d) The department of local government finance may charge a fee for the use of the electronic application platform to cover costs associated with ongoing operation and maintenance of the system. As added by P.L.108-2019, SEC.201.

Ind. Code § 12-20-29-2 Authority to enter into contracts

Sec. 2. Subject to approval by the budget agency, the department of local government finance may enter into or execute any agreement or contract necessary to carry out the efficient operation of the pilot program. As added by P.L.108-2019, SEC.201.

Ind. Code § 12-20-29-3 Online pilot program fund established; uses

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "fund" means the department of local government finance township assistance online pilot program fund established by subsection (b). (b) The department of local government finance township assistance online pilot program fund is established. (c) The fund shall be used to assist in implementing and administering the pilot program. (d) The fund consists of one (1) or more of the following: (1) Appropriations made by the general assembly. (2) Donations made to the fund. (3) Any fees collected under section 1 of this chapter. (e) The fund shall be administered by the department of local government finance. (f) The expenses of administering the pilot program and the fund shall be paid from the fund. (g) Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law, expenses associated with the pilot program shall be paid from the fund. (h) Any money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. As added by P.L.108-2019, SEC.201.

Ind. Code § 12-20-29-4 Authority to adopt rules

Sec. 4. The department of local government finance may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.108-2019, SEC.201.

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