Sec. 3. (a) The governor shall appoint two (2) co-directors for the election division who shall do the following:
(1) Carry out the policies, decisions, and recommendations of the commission.
(2) Maintain an office for the election division.
(b) The co-directors may not be members of the same political party.
(c) The co-directors have equal authority and responsibilities under this title. However, if the co-directors are unable to resolve a dispute between themselves regarding:
(1) the commission's or the election division's budget;
(2) the commission's or the election division's expenditures; or
(3) contracts to which the commission or the election division is a party;
the secretary of state may decide the matter. A decision by the secretary of state regarding the matter is final.
(d) The co-directors must:
(1) be classified the same under the state's personnel system; and
(2) except for differences due to years of service as co-directors, receive the same compensation.
As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.153-2013, SEC.1; P.L.219-2013, SEC.4; P.L.32-2021, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 6. Political Party and Election Officers
Chapter 4.2. Election Division
3-6-4.2-2.5. Election Division to Assist Secretary of State in Hava Administration
3-6-4.2-3.2. Co-Directors; Terms
3-6-4.2-5. Political Affiliation of Employees
3-6-4.2-5.5. Rights of Individuals Who Serve as Co-Director or Employee on December 31, 1996
3-6-4.2-6. Number of Employees
3-6-4.2-7. Funding for Employees
3-6-4.2-8. Vacancy in Co-Director Position
3-6-4.2-10. Audits and Investigations
3-6-4.2-12.1. State Hava Plan; Hava Committee; Membership; per Diem; Expenses
3-6-4.2-13. Assistance From State Police Department
3-6-4.2-14. County Election Officials Instructional Meeting; Contents; Compensation and Expenses