Sec. 9. (a) The office of executive becomes vacant whenever the executive:
(1) dies, resigns, or is removed from office;
(2) ceases to be a resident of the city;
(3) is convicted of a felony, as provided in IC 5-8-1-38; or
(4) is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the executive's office for more than six (6) months.
(b) The vacancy shall be filled under IC 3-13-8.
As added by P.L.349-1983, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1986, SEC.50; P.L.37-2008, SEC.3; P.L.127-2017, SEC.126.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally
36-4-5-1. Application of Chapter
36-4-5-2. Mayor; Election; Eligibility; Term of Office
36-4-5-6. Meetings With Officers in Charge of City Departments; Record
36-4-5-7. Appointment of Persons to Examine or Investigate City Accounts and Property
36-4-5-8. Absence or Inability of Executive; Designation and Service of Acting Executive