Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in this chapter, the caucus shall establish the caucus rules of procedure. The chairman or an individual designated by the chairman shall break any tie vote that occurs in the caucus.
(b) If a quorum required under the rules of a meeting held under this chapter is not present, the county chairman or an individual designated by the county chairman shall fill the vacancy that exists in the local office.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-8.]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1986, SEC.7; P.L.3-1987, SEC.460; P.L.96-2012, SEC.6; P.L.216-2015, SEC.33.
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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