Sec. 6.5. (a) If fewer candidates have been elected to the township board than there were members to be elected, the county executive shall determine, at a regular or special meeting, the incumbent board member or members that hold office under Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana until a successor is elected and qualified.
(b) The county auditor shall give notice of the meeting, which shall be held as follows:
(1) Not earlier than the thirtieth day before the general election.
(2) Not later than December 31 following the general election.
(c) The notice must:
(1) be in writing;
(2) state the purpose of the meeting;
(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and
(4) be sent by first class mail to each member of the county executive at least ten (10) days before the meeting.
As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.132.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 10. Vacancies in Township Offices Not Held by a Major Party
3-13-10-1. Vacancy in Office Held by Candidate of Major Political Party
3-13-10-1.5. Meeting Held Before Vacancy Exists; Notice of Meeting
3-13-10-2. Office of Township Trustee
3-13-10-3. Office of Township Assessor
3-13-10-5. Office of Judge or Constable of Small Claims Court
3-13-10-6. Vacating Office by Incumbent Pending Outcome of Election Contest
3-13-10-7. Bond, Oath, Rights, and Duties of Person Filling Vacancy