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 […]
5-9-4-8. Temporary Appointment During Officeholder’s Leave; Method and Term of Appointment; Rights, Duties, and Compensation of Appointee
Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and IC 36-5-6-9, during the officeholder’s leave of absence, the officeholder’s office must be filled by a temporary appointment made under: (1) IC 3-13-4; (2) IC 3-13-5; (3) IC 3-13-6; (4) IC 3-13-7; (5) IC 3-13-8; (6) IC 3-13-9; (7) IC 3-13-10; (8) IC 3-13-11; (9) […]
5-9-4-9. Notice to Person or Entity Making the Appointment
Sec. 9. (a) Whenever the person or entity that receives the written notice under section 7(a) or 7(c) of this chapter has the power to fill a vacancy created by a resignation from the office the officeholder holds, the person or entity shall make the temporary appointment needed during the officeholder’s leave of absence. (b) […]
5-9-4-10. Term of Leave; Officeholder’s Notice of Return; Resumption of Duties
Sec. 10. (a) A leave of absence under this chapter begins on the date the officeholder enters active duty and ends on the earliest of: (1) the date of the officeholder’s death; (2) the thirtieth day after the date of the discharge or release of the officeholder from active duty; or (3) the date the […]
5-9-4-11. Expiration of Officeholder’s Term During Leave; Reelection
Sec. 11. (a) In the event that the officeholder’s term of office expires during the officeholder’s leave of absence, the office shall be filled as required by law. (b) Except as provided by a federal law or regulation, an officeholder who is on a leave of absence under this chapter is entitled to become a […]
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.