Sec. 20. Except as expressly provided in this article, if a person:
(1) is authorized to fill a vacancy in office or to determine which incumbent continues to hold an office under IC 3-13-9-5.6 or IC 3-13-10-6.5; and
(2) fails to fill the vacancy or determine which incumbent continues to hold office before the deadline prescribed by statute;
the person retains the authority to fill the vacancy or to determine which incumbent continues to hold office.
As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.397.
Structure Indiana Code
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