Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to a vacancy filled by a county chairman under section 5(c) of this chapter.
(b) A person who wishes to be a candidate for pro tempore appointment to fill a vacancy under this chapter must file:
(1) a declaration of candidacy with the chairman of the caucus; and
(2) a statement of economic interests with the commission on judicial qualifications if the vacancy is in the office of prosecuting attorney;
at least seventy-two (72) hours before the time fixed for the caucus.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-6.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1986, SEC.6; P.L.5-1989, SEC.69; P.L.19-1995, SEC.3; P.L.38-1999, SEC.67.
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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