Indiana Code
Chapter 11. Caucus Procedure for Filling Vacancies in Certain Local Offices Held by Major Parties
3-13-11-20. Vacancies; Authority to Fill

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

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 Repealed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