Sec. 25. (a) A town election board shall appoint two (2) election sheriffs of opposite political parties for each precinct in the town. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the election sheriffs have the same powers and duties, and are subject to the same qualifications and penalties, as election sheriffs appointed for a general election under IC 3-6-6-5.
(b) A town election board may adopt a resolution providing that the judges of each precinct that:
(1) is located wholly or partially in the town; and
(2) will contain no more than two hundred fifty (250) registered voters on municipal election day;
shall perform the duties and have the rights of the election sheriffs of the precinct. This resolution remains in effect until repealed by the town election board.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-13.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.105.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 10. Provisions Governing Certain Types of Elections
Chapter 7. Municipal Elections in Small Towns Located Outside Marion County
3-10-7-1. Application of Chapter
3-10-7-1.5. "Appointed Member" Defined
3-10-7-2.5. Town Ordinance Providing Length of Term for Members of Legislative Body
3-10-7-2.9. Changing the Year Municipal Election Is Held; Ordinance; Exception
3-10-7-3. Municipal Elections Coinciding With General Elections; Conduct by County Election Board
3-10-7-4. Agreements Between County Election Board and Town
3-10-7-5. Town in County Having a Consolidated City; Conduct of Election by County Election Board
3-10-7-6. Restrictions on Municipal Office Elections; Nominees on Ballot; Exception by Resolution
3-10-7-6.1. Elections for Municipal Offices; Prohibition
3-10-7-7. Town Election Boards; Members
3-10-7-11. Chairman; Secretary
3-10-7-13. Minutes of Meetings; Record of Votes
3-10-7-15. Deputy Election Commissioners; Appointment and Removal; Residency; Duties
3-10-7-17. Purchase of Materials, Supplies, and Equipment
3-10-7-19. Assistance by Town Marshal
3-10-7-20. Compensation of Members
3-10-7-22. Precinct Election Board; Members; Designation of Polls
3-10-7-23. Powers and Duties of Precinct Election Board
3-10-7-24. Poll Clerks; Assistant Poll Clerks
3-10-7-25. Election Sheriffs; Precinct Judges Functioning as Sheriffs
3-10-7-26. Nomination of Inspector
3-10-7-27. Nomination of Election Officials
3-10-7-28. Appointment of Nominees; Vacancies
3-10-7-29. Challengers; Pollbook Holders
3-10-7-30. List of Registered Voters; Copies
3-10-7-31. Election Equipment Furnished by County Election Board
3-10-7-32. Method of Voting; Determination; Duties of Election Officers