Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "electronic funds transfer" means a transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an electronic terminal, a telephone, a computer, magnetic tape, or other electronic means to order, instruct, or authorize a financial institution to debit or credit an account.

(b) A board may adopt an ordinance allowing money to be disbursed for lawful district purposes under this section.

(c) As part of an ordinance adopted under subsection (b), or by a separate ordinance adopted by the board, the board may authorize the district to do one (1) or both of the following through an electronic funds transfer method of payment:

(1) Pay claims owed by the district.

(2) Receive payments owed to the district.

If the board adopts an ordinance to grant the district the authority described in subdivision (1), the district may pay money from its funds by electronic funds transfer. However, the authority granted to a district by this subsection does not affect the rights, liabilities, or responsibilities of participants in an electronic fund transfer under the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693 et seq.), and a regional district that pays a claim by electronic funds transfer shall comply with all other requirements for the payment of claims by the regional district.

(d) Notwithstanding IC 5-11-10, with the prior written approval of the board, the fiscal officer of the district may make claim payments in advance of board allowance for the following kinds of expenses if the board has adopted an ordinance under subsection (b):

(1) Property or services purchased or leased from the United States government, its agencies, or its political subdivisions.

(2) License or permit fees.

(3) Insurance premiums.

(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges.

(5) General grant programs for which advance funding is not prohibited and the contracting party posts sufficient security to cover the amount advanced.

(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statute.

(7) Maintenance or service agreements.

(8) Leases or rental agreements.

(9) Bond or coupon payments.

(10) Payroll.

(11) State or federal taxes.

(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.

(13) Expenses described in an ordinance.

(e) Each payment of expenses under this section must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the fiscal officer of the district.

(f) The board shall review and allow a claim paid under subsection (d) at the board's next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense.

As added by P.L.78-2009, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.71-2011, SEC.1.