Sec. 8. (a) This subsection applies only to second class cities. At its first regular meeting under section 7 of this chapter, and each succeeding January, the legislative body shall choose from its members a president and a vice president.
(b) This subsection applies only to third class cities. The city executive shall preside at all meetings of the legislative body, but may vote only in order to break a tie. At its first regular meeting under section 7 of this chapter and each succeeding January, the legislative body shall choose from its members a president pro tempore to preside whenever the executive is absent.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-3-3.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.23; P.L.349-1983, SEC.3; P.L.169-2006, SEC.53.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally
Chapter 6. City Legislative Body
36-4-6-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
36-4-6-1. Application of Chapter
36-4-6-2. Common Council; Election; Eligibility; Term of Office
36-4-6-6. Power to Expel Member or Declare Seat Vacant; Rules
36-4-6-8. President; Vice President; President Pro Tempore
36-4-6-9. Clerk; Duties; Second Class Cities Posting Roll Call Votes on Internet Web Site
36-4-6-11. Majority Vote; Two-Thirds Vote
36-4-6-12. Ordinance; Majority Vote
36-4-6-13. Ordinance; Two-Thirds Vote With Unanimous Consent of Members Present
36-4-6-14. Ordinance, Order, or Resolution Adoption; Requirements
36-4-6-15. Ordinance, Order, or Resolution; Presentation to City Executive
36-4-6-16. Ordinance, Order, or Resolution; Power of City Executive to Approve or Veto
36-4-6-17. Ordinance Adoption; Recording; Contents of Record; Effect as Evidence
36-4-6-18. Purposes of Ordinance, Order, Resolution, or Motion
36-4-6-19. Loans and Issuance of Bonds; Requirements
36-4-6-20. Temporary or Short Term Loans in Anticipation of Current Revenues