Sec. 3. (a) A person is eligible to be the clerk only if the person meets the qualifications prescribed by IC 3-8-1-28.
(b) Residency in territory that is annexed by the city before the election is considered residency for the purposes of subsection (a), even if the annexation takes effect less than one (1) year before the election.
(c) The clerk must reside within the city as provided in Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. The clerk forfeits office if the clerk ceases to be a resident of the city.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-2-1.5 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.164; P.L.5-1986, SEC.53; P.L.3-1987, SEC.558.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally
Chapter 10. City Clerk and Fiscal Officer
36-4-10-1. Application of Chapter
36-4-10-2. City Clerk or City Clerk-Treasurer; Election; Fiscal Officer; Term of Office; Immunity
36-4-10-2.5. Office Space Provided
36-4-10-3. Clerk; Eligibility; Residence
36-4-10-4.5. Third Class Cities; Fiscal Officer; Duties
36-4-10-5. Second Class Cities; Fiscal Officer; Duties
36-4-10-5.5. Employment of Attorneys or Legal Research Assistants
36-4-10-7. Third Class Cities; Clerk's Deputies and Employees