(a) The county auditor may issue a warrant for money to be paid out of the county treasury in payment of a claim only if the claim:

1. (1) complies with IC 5-11-10-1.6 ; and
2. (2) is filed with the auditor more than five (5) days before the first day of the meeting of the county executive at which it is allowed.

(b) The county auditor may issue a warrant for money to be paid out of the county treasury in payment of a claim:

1. (1) for supplies; or

2. (2) on a contract with the county executive for the execution of a public work;

   only if the supplies were purchased or the contract was made in compliance with this article.

   [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-1-24-37 part; 17-1-24-38 part.]

   As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.39-1996, SEC.11.