(a) Subject to subsection (e), a township assessor who becomes a certified level two or level three Indiana assessor-appraiser is entitled to receive annually one thousand dollars ($1,000) after the assessor's certification under IC 6-1.1-35.5, which is in addition to and not part of the annual compensation of the township assessor.(b) A certified level two or level three Indiana assessor-appraiser who replaces a township assessor who is not so certified is entitled to receive annually one thousand dollars ($1,000) more than the salary of the person's predecessor, which is in addition to and not part of the annual compensation of the township assessor.(c) Subject to subsection (e), an employee of a township assessor who becomes a certified level two or level three Indiana assessor-appraiser is entitled to receive annually five hundred dollars ($500) after the employee's certification under IC 6-1.1-35.5, which is in addition to and not part of the annual compensation of the employee.(d) A township assessor or employee who becomes entitled to receive an additional amount under this section is entitled to receive the additional amount for as long as the person serves in that loyee.(d) A township assessor or employee who becomes entitled to receive an additional amount under this section is entitled to receive the additional amount for as long as the person serves in that position and maintains the level two or level three certification.(e) Subsections (a) and (c) apply regardless of whether the township assessor or employee of a township assessor becomes a certified level two assessor-appraiser:(1) while:(A) in office; or(B) employed by the township assessor; or(2) before:(A) assuming office; or(B) beginning employment by the township assessor.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-27.8-7 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.198-2001, SEC.107; P.L.219-2007, SEC.120.
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