Sec. 1. The caucus procedure prescribed by this chapter for filling vacancies in local offices must be followed whenever required by IC 3-13-6-2, IC 3-13-6-3(a), IC 3-13-7-1, IC 3-13-8-1, IC 3-13-9-1, or IC 3-13-10-1. Selections made under this chapter (or under IC 3-2-9 before its repeal on March 4, 1986) are appointments pro tempore for […]
Sec. 10. The members of a caucus held under this chapter shall select, by a majority vote of those casting a vote for a candidate, a person to fill the vacancy described in the written notice of the caucus. If more than one (1) person seeks to fill the vacancy, the selection shall be conducted […]
Sec. 11. (a) No later than noon five (5) days after: (1) the selection required by section 10 of this chapter; or (2) a selection under section 5(c) of this chapter; the chairman shall certify the pro tempore appointment results to the circuit court clerk of the county in which the greatest percentage of the […]
Sec. 12. (a) This section does not apply to the office of a judge. (b) Subject to sections 13 through 17 of this chapter, the chief deputy employee of the office that is vacant assumes the duties of that office for the period of time between when a vacancy occurs and when the office is […]
Sec. 13. (a) This section does not apply to the office of a judge. (b) In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if a chief deputy employee does not exist in a circuit or county office, or the chief deputy employee declines or is ineligible to serve, the board of county commissioners shall appoint, […]
Sec. 14. In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if the position of deputy mayor is not established by ordinance in a first class or second class city, the city controller assumes the duties of mayor until the office is filled under this chapter. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-11(a)(1).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
Sec. 15. In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if the position of deputy mayor is not established by ordinance in a third class city, the president pro tempore of the common council assumes the duties of mayor until the office is filled under this chapter. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-11(a)(2).] As added by P.L.5-1986, […]
Sec. 16. In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if a chief deputy employee does not exist in the office of clerk or clerk-treasurer of a city or town, or the chief deputy employee declines or is ineligible to serve, the mayor of the city or the president of the town council shall appoint, […]
Sec. 17. (a) This section does not apply to the office of a judge or a township board member. (b) In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if a chief deputy employee does not exist in a township office or the chief deputy employee declines or is ineligible to serve, the chairman of the […]
Sec. 18. A person who assumes the duties of a vacant office under this chapter has all of the office’s rights and duties. Except as provided in IC 3-13-6, the person serves for the remainder of the unexpired term. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-11(c).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.38-1999, SEC.69.
Sec. 19. The person who last held a vacated office may not be a candidate for pro tempore appointment to fill a vacancy in that office under this chapter for the remainder of the term. As added by P.L.8-1986, SEC.11.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-2(b).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.
Sec. 20. Except as expressly provided in this article, if a person: (1) is authorized to fill a vacancy in office or to determine which incumbent continues to hold an office under IC 3-13-9-5.6 or IC 3-13-10-6.5; and (2) fails to fill the vacancy or determine which incumbent continues to hold office before the deadline […]
Sec. 21. Sections 12 through 20 of this chapter apply to a vacancy in an office to be filled under: (1) this chapter; or (2) IC 3-13-6, IC 3-13-7, IC 3-13-8, IC 3-13-9, or IC 3-13-10. As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.398.
Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (e) and section 3.5 of this chapter, after a vacancy occurs and not later than ten (10) days after a vacancy occurs in an office subject to this chapter, the county chairman: (1) of the county in which the greatest percentage of the population of […]
Sec. 3.5. (a) If a vacancy exists on a town council because a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3), the caucus shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30) days after the county chairman receives a notice of the vacancy under IC 5-8-5. (b) The county chairman shall: […]
Sec. 4. The notice for a caucus under section 3 of this chapter must: (1) be in writing; (2) state the name of the chairman of the caucus; (3) state the purpose of the caucus; (4) state the date, time, and place of the caucus; and (5) be sent by first class mail to each […]
Sec. 5. (a) To be eligible to be a member of a caucus under this chapter, a precinct committeeman must satisfy the following: (1) Be a member of the same political party that elected or selected the person who vacated the office to be filled. (2) Be the precinct committeeman of a precinct in which […]
Sec. 6. The county chairman: (1) of the county in which the greatest percentage of the population of the election district is located; and (2) of the same political party that elected or selected the official who vacated the office to be filled; (or an individual designated by the county chairman) is the chairman of […]
Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to a vacancy filled by a county chairman under section 5(c) of this chapter. (b) A person who wishes to be a candidate for pro tempore appointment to fill a vacancy under this chapter must file: (1) a declaration of candidacy with the chairman of the caucus; […]
