Sec. 8. The election committee appointed under section 7 of this chapter shall do the following:
(1) Select qualified individuals as prospective nominees to fill any vacancies that exist among the elected supervisors of the district.
(2) Contact and ascertain the willingness and ability of each individual to serve if elected.
(3) Submit the list of nominees with the qualifications for certification and printing of a sample ballot to the board by December 1.
(4) Place the names of the prospective nominees selected under subdivisions (1) and (2) in nomination at the meeting and provide an opportunity for additional nominations to be made from the floor.
(5) After nominations are closed:
(A) if only one (1) candidate is nominated, allow for the election of the sole candidate by the land occupiers by a show of hands; and
(B) if more than one (1) candidate is nominated, distribute a ballot to each land occupier present at the meeting.
(6) If a ballot is distributed, collect and count the ballots after each land occupier present at the meeting has had an opportunity to vote.
(7) Report the results of the election to the chairman.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(g) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.18; P.L.175-2006, SEC.11; P.L.129-2011, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation
14-32-4-1. Number and Qualifications
14-32-4-6. Annual Meeting; Agenda
14-32-4-7. Election Committee; Composition and Annual Meeting
14-32-4-8. Election Committee Duties
14-32-4-10. Appointed Supervisor; Term; Filling Position Upon Expiration of Term
14-32-4-10.5. Appointment of Associate Supervisors
14-32-4-12. Successor to Supervisor
14-32-4-13. Elected Supervisor; Vacancy
14-32-4-13.5. Appointed Supervisor; Vacancy
14-32-4-15. Removal of Supervisor
14-32-4-17. Travel Expenses and per Diem Salary
14-32-4-20. Delegation of Powers and Duties
14-32-4-21. Information Concerning Supervisors' Activities
14-32-4-22. Duties of Supervisors
14-32-4-23. Municipality or County Designating Representative