1. (a) This chapter establishes minimum requirements regarding employment of relatives. The legislative body of the unit shall adopt a policy that includes, at a minimum, the requirements set forth in this chapter. However, the policy may:

   1. (1) include requirements that are more stringent or detailed than any provision in this chapter; and

   2. (2) apply to individuals who are exempted or excluded from the application of this chapter.

      The unit may prohibit the employment of a relative that is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter.

2. (b) The annual report filed by a unit with the state board of accounts under IC 5-11-13-1 must include a statement by the executive of the unit stating whether the unit has implemented a policy under this chapter.

As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.