Sec. 2. (a) A mayor, who is the executive of both the consolidated city and the county, shall be elected under IC 3-10-6 by the voters of the whole county.
(b) To be eligible to serve as the executive, a person must meet the qualifications prescribed by IC 3-8-1-24.
(c) The term of office of an executive is four (4) years, beginning at noon on January 1 after election and continuing until a successor is elected and qualified.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-4-1-2(g); 18-4-3-1 part; 18-4-4-1 part; 18-4-4-7 part; 18-2-1-4 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1980, P.L.213, SEC.1; P.L.194-1984, SEC.1; P.L.5-1986, SEC.38.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 3. Government of Indianapolis and Marion County (Unigov)
Chapter 3. Executive Authorities
36-3-3-1. Application of Chapter
36-3-3-2. Mayor as Executive; Election; Qualifications; Term of Office
36-3-3-4. Residence; Vacancy in Office
36-3-3-6. Approval or Veto of Ordinances and Resolutions
36-3-3-7. Investigation of Work and Reports; Examination of Records
36-3-3-9. Performance of Duties and Exercise of Powers; Restrictions
36-3-3-10. Board of Commissioners of County; Members; Powers and Duties