Section 5-10-1.1-7.3 - Matching funds(a) Any political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) that elects to use the state employees' deferred compensation plan for its employees as authorized in section 7(b)(2) or 7(b)(3) of this chapter also may elect to participate in the state's defined contribution plan established by section 1.5 of this chapter for the purpose of matching all or a specified portion of the political subdivision's employees' contributions to the deferred compensation plan.(b) Participation in the state's defined contribution plan described in subsection (a) shall be authorized by the governing body of the political subdivision, which in the case of a unit subject to IC 36-1-3 shall be done by ordinance.(c) Contributions by a political subdivision to the state's defined contribution plan described in subsection (a) for the purpose of matching all or a specified portion of employee contributions are limited to the amount of appropriations made each year for that purpose.(d) The political subdivision is obligated at any particular time only for the current market value of the funding previously made to the state's defined contribution plan described in subsection (a).(e) This section does not limit the power or authority of any political subdivision to establish and administer any other plans considered appropriate by the governing body of the political subdivision, including plans established under section 1(2) of this chapter.As added by P.L. 184-2001, SEC.4. Amended by P.L. 220-2005, SEC.4.