Indiana Code
Chapter 11. Caucus Procedure for Filling Vacancies in Certain Local Offices Held by Major Parties
3-13-11-13. Chief Deputy Employee Except for Office of Judge; Appointment if Position Declined, Person Ineligible, or Position Not Established

Sec. 13. (a) This section does not apply to the office of a judge.
(b) In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if a chief deputy employee does not exist in a circuit or county office, or the chief deputy employee declines or is ineligible to serve, the board of county commissioners shall appoint, as soon as is reasonably possible, a person to assume the duties of the office until the office is filled under this chapter.
(c) If a circuit contains more than one (1) county, the boards of county commissioners of the counties shall meet in joint session at the county seat of the county that contains the greatest percentage of population of the circuit to appoint an individual under this section.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-11(a)(4).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.228; P.L.14-2004, SEC.173.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 3. Elections

Article 13. Vacancies

Chapter 11. Caucus Procedure for Filling Vacancies in Certain Local Offices Held by Major Parties

3-13-11-1. Sections Requiring Following of Caucus Procedure; Appointments Pro Tempore

3-13-11-2. Repealed

3-13-11-3. Calling of Caucus; Withdrawal of Resignation; When Caucus to Be Held

3-13-11-3.5. Vacancy on Town Council Because of Member's Residency; Calling Caucus; When Caucus Must Be Held

3-13-11-4. Notice of Caucus

3-13-11-5. Members of Caucus; Eligibility

3-13-11-6. Chairman of Caucus

3-13-11-7. Required Filings for Pro Tempore Appointment

3-13-11-8. Caucus Rules of Procedure; Tie Vote; Effect of Lack of Quorum

3-13-11-9. Voting by Proxy

3-13-11-10. Selection of Person to Fill Vacancy; Secret Ballot

3-13-11-11. Certification of Pro Tempore Appointment Results; Forwarding Certificates; Filing Certificates

3-13-11-12. Chief Deputy Employee Except for Office of Judge; Assumption of Duties During Vacancy

3-13-11-13. Chief Deputy Employee Except for Office of Judge; Appointment if Position Declined, Person Ineligible, or Position Not Established

3-13-11-14. City Controller Assumes Duty of Mayor if Position of Deputy Mayor Not Established in First or Second Class City

3-13-11-15. President Pro Tempore of Common Council Assumes Duty of Mayor if Position of Deputy Mayor Not Established in Third Class City

3-13-11-16. Appointment to Office of Clerk or Clerk-Treasurer if Chief Deputy Position Not Established, Person Ineligible, or Position Declined

3-13-11-17. Circumstances in Which Township Board Chairman Assumes Duties of Township Office Except for Office of Judge or Township Board Member

3-13-11-18. Rights and Duties of Person Assuming Duties of Vacant Office

3-13-11-19. Vacancies; Candidates Eligible for Pro Tempore Appointment

3-13-11-20. Vacancies; Authority to Fill

3-13-11-21. Applicability of Provisions Concerning Temporary Filling of Vacancy