1. (a) If the county executive finds the contract:

   1. (1) does not comply with IC 36-2-2.8 ; or

   2. (2) is otherwise not acceptable for reasons other than those determined under section 7 of this chapter;

      the county executive must provide the county officer with a written statement described in subsection (b).

2. (b) The county executive must provide a written statement as part of the notification of the review results under section 11 of this chapter that:

   1. (1) explains why the contract is not acceptable; and
   2. (2) provides recommendations, if any, for making the contract acceptable to the county executive.

As added by P.L.139-2024, SEC.2.