Section 36-9-11-6 - Powers of works board; payment of expenses; contracts(a) The municipal works board may take all steps and enter into all contracts or agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under this chapter.(b) The works board may employ engineers, architects, financial consultants, attorneys, inspectors, superintendents, managers, accountants, and other employees that it considers necessary for the execution of its powers and duties, fix their compensation, and establish their duties. However, the powers of a city works board under this subsection are subject to the statutes relating to the executive departments of cities.(c) All compensation for services and expenses incurred under this chapter shall be paid solely from money provided under this chapter. The works board may not bind itself or the municipality beyond the extent to which money has been or may be made available to the board under this chapter.(d) All contracts or agreements with any contractor or contractors for labor, supplies, or equipment shall be let and entered into in accordance with IC 5-22 and IC 36-1-12.Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-5-11-6; 19-5-13-7.
As added by Acts1981 , P.L. 309, SEC.84. Amended by Acts1981 , P.L. 57, SEC.41; P.L. 49-1997, SEC.83.