Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (e), the superintendent of a county home shall appoint the assistants, nurses, farmers, laborers, and other employees needed for the work of the home.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (e), the superintendent may at any time remove and dismiss an officer or employee appointed by the superintendent. The superintendent shall report the removal in writing to the board of commissioners at the next regular meeting.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (e), the superintendent of a county home shall promptly remove an officer or employee who is guilty of drunkenness, profane or abusive language in the presence of the residents, cruelty to the residents, lewdness, or any other offense against Indiana law or against public decency.
(d) The superintendent may not consider political, family, or any other improper influence in appointing or dismissing a subordinate officer or an employee. Considerations of character, merit, and competence are the only reasons for appointment or dismissal.
(e) A person delegated the performance of duties under IC 12-30-1-7 may make an appointment, removal, or dismissal under this section if the person was delegated the authority to do so by the board of commissioners of the county.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-2-3.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.172-2017, SEC.6.
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