Sec. 16. In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if a chief deputy employee does not exist in the office of clerk or clerk-treasurer of a city or town, or the chief deputy employee declines or is ineligible to serve, the mayor of the city or the president of the town council 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.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-11(a)(3).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1989, SEC.12; P.L.3-1993, SEC.229; P.L.14-2004, SEC.174.
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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
3-13-11-3. Calling of Caucus; Withdrawal of Resignation; When Caucus to Be Held
3-13-11-5. Members of Caucus; Eligibility
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
3-13-11-10. Selection of Person to Fill Vacancy; Secret Ballot
3-13-11-12. Chief Deputy Employee Except for Office of Judge; Assumption of Duties During Vacancy
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