5-9-4-12. Construction With Federal Law
Sec. 12. This chapter may not be construed as a restriction or limitation on any of the rights, benefits, and protections granted to a member of: (1) the armed forces of the United States; or (2) the national guard; under federal law. As added by P.L.79-2004, SEC.1.
5-9-3-1. Civil Offices
Sec. 1. Persons honorably discharged from the military or naval service of the United States, by reason of disability resulting from wounds or sickness incurred in the line of duty, shall be preferred for appointment to civil offices, provided they are found to possess the capacity necessary for the proper discharge of such offices. Formerly: […]
5-9-3-2. Preference Points
Sec. 2. (a) Political subdivisions of the state of Indiana shall allow preference points to eligible armed forces veterans who are being examined for full time employment. Preference points awarded to such veterans on each such examination shall be ten percent (10%) of the total number of points which may be obtained thereon. (b) To […]
5-9-4-1. Applicability of Chapter
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a person who: (1) holds a state, legislative, local, or school board office (all as defined in IC 3-5-2); (2) is called into active duty in the: (A) armed forces of the United States; or (B) the national guard; and (3) may not appoint a deputy under IC […]
5-9-4-2. “Active Duty”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “active duty” means full-time service in: (1) the armed forces of the United States; or (2) the national guard; for a period that exceeds thirty (30) consecutive days in a calendar year. As added by P.L.79-2004, SEC.1.
5-9-4-3. “Armed Forces of the United States”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “armed forces of the United States” means the active or reserve components of: (1) the army; (2) the navy; (3) the air force; (4) the coast guard; (5) the marine corps; or (6) the merchant marine. As added by P.L.79-2004, SEC.1.
5-9-4-4. “National Guard”
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “national guard” means: (1) the Indiana army national guard; or (2) the Indiana air national guard. As added by P.L.79-2004, SEC.1.
5-9-4-5. “Officeholder”
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “officeholder” refers to a person who holds a state, legislative, local, or school board office (all as defined in IC 3-5-2). As added by P.L.79-2004, SEC.1.
5-9-4-6. Officeholder’s Leave of Absence for Active Duty
Sec. 6. (a) An officeholder who: (1) is called into active duty in the: (A) armed forces of the United States; or (B) national guard; and (2) as a result of the action described in subdivision (1), is unable to perform the duties of the officeholder’s office; is entitled to a leave of absence from […]
5-9-4-7. Written Notice of Leave; Person Receiving Notice; Contents of Notice
Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), an officeholder who elects to take the leave of absence described in section 6 of this chapter shall give written notice that the officeholder is taking a leave of absence for military service to the person or entity designated in IC 5-8-3.5-1 to receive […]