Sec. 1. This chapter applies when a vacancy must be filled under: (1) IC 3-13-9; or (2) IC 3-13-11; due to a reason set forth in IC 36-5-2-6.5(3). As added by P.L.174-2002, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.1-2003, SEC.16; P.L.119-2005, SEC.26.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “member” refers to a town council member. As added by P.L.174-2002, SEC.4.
Sec. 3. (a) The town council may hold a public meeting to determine whether a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3) that results in a vacancy on the town council. The town council may set a meeting for making the determination on its own motion, or a person may petition the town council to set […]
Sec. 4. (a) If the town council is reasonably satisfied that any circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3), the council may, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members appointed to the body, vote to declare a vacancy in the town council membership. The member who is alleged to have vacated the member’s […]
Sec. 5. The member whose seat is vacated may file an action under IC 34-17-1 with the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county where the town is located. As added by P.L.174-2002, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.26.
