Sec. 9. (a) Whenever the person or entity that receives the written notice under section 7(a) or 7(c) of this chapter has the power to fill a vacancy created by a resignation from the office the officeholder holds, the person or entity shall make the temporary appointment needed during the officeholder's leave of absence.
(b) Whenever the person or entity that receives the written notice under section 7(a) or 7(c) of this chapter does not have the power to fill a vacancy created by a resignation from the office the officeholder holds, the person or entity shall, not later than seventy-two (72) hours after receipt of the officeholder's notice, give written notice of the need for a temporary appointment during the officeholder's leave of absence to the person or entity who has the power to:
(1) fill a vacancy; or
(2) call a caucus under IC 3-13-11 for the purpose of filling a vacancy;
created by a resignation from the office the officeholder holds.
(c) Whenever the clerk of the supreme court receives the written notice under section 7(b) of this chapter, the clerk shall give notice of the officeholder's leave of absence to the supreme court in accordance with the court's rules and procedures.
As added by P.L.79-2004, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 5. State and Local Administration
Article 9. Leaves of Absence and Appointment Preferences for Military Service
Chapter 4. Leaves of Absence for Military Service
5-9-4-1. Applicability of Chapter
5-9-4-3. "Armed Forces of the United States"
5-9-4-6. Officeholder's Leave of Absence for Active Duty
5-9-4-7. Written Notice of Leave; Person Receiving Notice; Contents of Notice
5-9-4-9. Notice to Person or Entity Making the Appointment
5-9-4-10. Term of Leave; Officeholder's Notice of Return; Resumption of Duties
5-9-4-11. Expiration of Officeholder's Term During Leave; Reelection