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IN Code § 3-13-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 9. Vacancies in Town Offices Not Held or Filled by a Major Party|3-13-9-3. Office of Town Clerk-Treasurer

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in the office of town clerk-treasurer:(1) not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or(2) covered by section 1 of this chapter, but not filled by a major political party by the applicable deadline set forth in IC 3-13-11-3.(b) A vacancy shall be filled by the town council at a regular or special meeting.(c) The president of the town council shall give notice of the meeting. Except as provided in subsections (e) and (f), the meeting shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after:(1) the vacancy occurs if the vacancy is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or(2) the applicable deadline for a major political party to fill the vacancy as set forth in IC 3-13-11-3.(d) The notice must:(1) be in writing;(2) state the purpose of the meeting;(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and(4) be sent by first class mail to each council member at least ten (10) days before the meeting.(e) If a vacancy:(1) is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; and(2) exists because of the death of the town clerk-treasurer;the council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30) days after the president of the town council receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The president of the town council may not give the notice required by subsection (c) until the president of the town council receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.(f) If a vacancy:(1) is covered by section 1 of this chapter;(2) exists because of the death of the town clerk-treasurer; and(3) exists for more than thirty (30) days;the council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than sixty (60) days after the president of the town council receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The president of the town council may not give the notice required by subsection (c) until the president of the town council receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.(g) If a town council is unable to select an individual to fill a vacancy in the office by complying with this section, a member of the town council may assume the duties of the town clerk-treasurer under IC 36-5-6-9.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-6 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.450; P.L.8-1989, SEC.10; P.L.4-1991, SEC.128; P.L.119-2005, SEC.17; P.L.120-2015, SEC.1; P.L.278-2019, SEC.158.
IN Code § 3-13-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 9. Vacancies in Town Offices Not Held or Filled by a Major Party|3-13-9-4. Office of Town Council Member

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in the town council:(1) not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or(2) covered by section 1 of this chapter, but not filled by a major political party by the applicable deadline set forth in IC 3-13-11-3.(b) The vacancy shall be filled by the remaining members of the council at a regular or special meeting.(c) The town clerk-treasurer shall give notice of the meeting. Except as provided in subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h), the meeting shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after:(1) the vacancy occurs if the vacancy is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or(2) the applicable deadline for a major political party to fill the vacancy as set forth in IC 3-13-11-3.(d) The notice must:(1) be in writing;(2) state the purpose of the meeting;(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and(4) be sent by first class mail to each council member at least ten (10) days before the meeting.(e) If a vacancy:(1) is not covered by subsection (f) or section 1 of this chapter; and(2) exists because a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3);the town council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30) days after the town council determines that a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3).(f) If a vacancy:(1) is not covered by subsection (e) or section 1 of this chapter; and(2) exists because a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(2);the town council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30) days after the town clerk-treasurer receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The town clerk-treasurer may not give the notice required by subsection (c) until the town clerk-treasurer receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.(g) If a vacancy:(1) is covered by section 1 of this chapter and not covered by subsection (h);(2) exists because a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3); and(3) exists for more than thirty (30) days;the council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than sixty (60) days after the town council determines that a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(3).(h) If a vacancy:(1) is covered by section 1 of this chapter and not covered by subsection (g);(2) exists because a circumstance has occurred under IC 36-5-2-6.5(2); and(3) exists for more than thirty (30) days;the council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than sixty (60) days after the town clerk-treasurer receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The town clerk-treasurer may not give the notice required by subsection (c) until the town clerk-treasurer receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-6 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.451; P.L.8-1989, SEC.11; P.L.4-1991, SEC.129; P.L.174-2002, SEC.1; P.L.1-2003, SEC.7; P.L.119-2005, SEC.18; P.L.278-2019, SEC.159.
IN Code § 3-13-9-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 9. Vacancies in Town Offices Not Held or Filled by a Major Party|3-13-9-4.5. Office of Town Council Member When More Than 50% of Seats Are Vacant

Sec. 4.5. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in the town council to be filled under section 4 of this chapter when more than fifty percent (50%) of the seats on the town council are vacant.(b) The remaining member or a majority of the remaining members of the town council shall fill the vacancies under this chapter as the first item of business at a meeting of the town council even though a quorum would not then exist to conduct other town council business.(c) If there are no remaining members of the town council in office or a tie vote occurs among the remaining members under subsection (b), the vacancies shall be filled by the town clerk-treasurer.(d) If there are no remaining members of the town council and no clerk-treasurer in office, the vacancies in the office of clerk-treasurer and town council shall be filled by the county chairman of the major political party of the state whose candidate for secretary of state received the most votes in the last election for that office in the precincts in which the town is wholly or partially located.As added by P.L.3-1995, SEC.132.
IN Code § 3-13-9-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 9. Vacancies in Town Offices Not Held or Filled by a Major Party|3-13-9-5. Vacating Office by Incumbent Pending Outcome of Election Contest

Sec. 5. If, pending the outcome of an election contest, the incumbent vacates the office after the expiration of the incumbent's term, the vacancy shall be filled as are other vacancies under this chapter until the election is decided or the office is otherwise filled. This section does not affect the incumbent's right to hold over as provided in Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-7.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-13-9-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 9. Vacancies in Town Offices Not Held or Filled by a Major Party|3-13-9-5.5. Failure to Elect Town Council Member; Incumbent Holding Over

Sec. 5.5. If no candidate was elected to the office of town council from a district, the incumbent council member holds office under Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana until a successor is elected and qualified.As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.130.
IN Code § 3-13-9-5.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 9. Vacancies in Town Offices Not Held or Filled by a Major Party|3-13-9-5.6. Failure to Elect Enough At-Large Town Council Members; Determination of Holdover Council Members; Notice of Meeting

Sec. 5.6. (a) If fewer town council members have been elected at large than there were members to be elected, the town council shall determine, not later than December 31 following the election, the incumbent council member or members who hold office under Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana until a successor is elected and qualified. If a tie vote occurs during the vote to determine the members that continue to hold office, the town clerk-treasurer casts the deciding vote under IC 36-5-2-8.(b) The town clerk-treasurer shall give notice of the meeting.(c) The notice must:(1) be in writing;(2) state the purpose of the meeting;(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and(4) be sent by first class mail to each member of the town council at least ten (10) days before the meeting.As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.131. Amended by P.L.38-1999, SEC.65.
IN Code § 3-13-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 9. Vacancies in Town Offices Not Held or Filled by a Major Party|3-13-9-6. Bond, Oath, Rights, and Duties of Person Filling Vacancy

Sec. 6. A person filling a vacancy under this chapter must give the same bond and take the same oath and has the same rights and duties as the official who vacated the office.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-9-11(c); 3-2-10-8.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-13-9-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 9. Vacancies in Town Offices Not Held or Filled by a Major Party|3-13-9-7. Term of Office

Sec. 7. A person selected to fill a vacant office under this chapter holds the office for the remainder of the term.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-9.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-13-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 10. Vacancies in Township Offices Not Held by a Major Party|3-13-10-1. Vacancy in Office Held by Candidate of Major Political Party

Sec. 1. A vacancy in a township office that was last held by a person elected or selected as a candidate of a major political party of the state shall be filled by a caucus under IC 3-13-11.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-9-1 part; 3-2-9-2(a) part; 33-11.6-3-1 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.198.
IN Code § 3-13-10-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 10. Vacancies in Township Offices Not Held by a Major Party|3-13-10-1.5. Meeting Held Before Vacancy Exists; Notice of Meeting

Sec. 1.5. A county auditor may give notice of a meeting under this chapter, and the meeting may be conducted under this chapter, before a vacancy in an office exists if the person holding the office has:(1) submitted a written resignation under IC 5-8-3.5; or(2) been elected to another office.As added by P.L.219-2013, SEC.71.
IN Code § 3-13-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 10. Vacancies in Township Offices Not Held by a Major Party|3-13-10-2. Office of Township Trustee

Sec. 2. (a) A vacancy in the office of township trustee:(1) not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or(2) covered by section 1 of this chapter, but not filled by a major political party by the applicable deadline set forth in IC 3-13-11-3;shall be filled by the board of commissioners of the county at a regular or special meeting.(b) The county auditor shall give notice of the meeting.(c) The meeting shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after:(1) the vacancy occurs, if the vacancy is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or(2) the applicable deadline for a major political party to fill the vacancy as set forth in IC 3-13-11-3.(d) The notice must:(1) be in writing;(2) state the purpose of the meeting;(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and(4) be sent by first class mail to each commissioner at least ten (10) days before the meeting.(e) If the vacancy:(1) is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; and(2) exists because of the death of the township trustee;the meeting required by subsection (c) shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after the county auditor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The county auditor may not give the notice required by subsection (b) until the county auditor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.(f) If the vacancy:(1) is covered by section 1 of this chapter;(2) exists because of the death of the township trustee; and(3) exists for more than thirty (30) days;the meeting required under subsection (c) shall be held not later than sixty (60) days after the county auditor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The county auditor may not give the notice required by subsection (b) until the county auditor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-3(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.452; P.L.14-2004, SEC.170; P.L.119-2005, SEC.19; P.L.278-2019, SEC.160.
IN Code § 3-13-10-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 10. Vacancies in Township Offices Not Held by a Major Party|3-13-10-3. Office of Township Assessor

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in the office of township assessor not covered by section 1 of this chapter.(b) A vacancy shall be filled by the county assessor, subject to the approval of the department of local government finance. Except as provided in subsection (c), the county assessor shall make the appointment not later than thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs. If the vacancy occurred because the elected township assessor failed to qualify or was removed, the person who is appointed must be of the same political party as the elected township assessor.(c) If a vacancy exists because of the death of the township assessor, the county assessor shall make the appointment required by subsection (b) not later than thirty (30) days after the county assessor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The county assessor may not fill the vacancy as required by subsection (b) until the county assessor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-3(c).]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.453; P.L.90-2002, SEC.1; P.L.119-2005, SEC.20.
IN Code § 3-13-10-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 10. Vacancies in Township Offices Not Held by a Major Party|3-13-10-4. Township Board

Sec. 4. (a) A vacancy on the township board of a township:(1) not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or(2) covered by section 1 of this chapter, but not filled by a major political party by the applicable deadline set forth in IC 3-13-11-3;shall be filled by the board of commissioners of the county at a regular or special meeting.(b) The county auditor shall give notice of the meeting.(c) Except as provided in subsections (e) and (f), the meeting shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after:(1) the vacancy occurs, if the vacancy is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or(2) the applicable deadline for a major political party to fill the vacancy as set forth in IC 3-13-11-3.(d) The notice must:(1) be in writing;(2) state the purpose of the meeting;(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and(4) be sent by first class mail to each commissioner at least ten (10) days before the meeting.(e) If a vacancy:(1) is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; and(2) exists because of the death of a township board member;the meeting required by subsection (c) shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after the county auditor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The county auditor may not give the notice required under subsection (b) until the county auditor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.(f) If a vacancy:(1) is covered by section 1 of this chapter;(2) exists because of the death of a township board member; and(3) exists for more than thirty (30) days;the meeting required by subsection (c) shall be held not later than sixty (60) days after the county auditor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The county auditor may not give the notice required by subsection (b) until the county auditor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-3(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1987, SEC.3; P.L.3-1987, SEC.454; P.L.14-2004, SEC.171; P.L.119-2005, SEC.21; P.L.194-2013, SEC.92; P.L.278-2019, SEC.161.
IN Code § 3-13-10-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 10. Vacancies in Township Offices Not Held by a Major Party|3-13-10-5. Office of Judge or Constable of Small Claims Court

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to a vacancy in the office of judge of a small claims court or small claims court constable not covered by section 1 of this chapter.(b) A vacancy shall be filled by the township board at a regular or special meeting. The chairman of the township board shall give notice of the meeting. Except as provided in subsection (c), the meeting shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs. The notice must:(1) be in writing;(2) state the purpose of the meeting;(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and(4) be sent by first class mail to each board member at least ten (10) days before the meeting.(c) If a vacancy exists because of the death of a judicial officer, the meeting required by subsection (b) shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after the chairman of the township board receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The chairman of the township board may not give the notice required by subsection (b) until the chairman of the township board receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-15 part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1987, SEC.4; P.L.3-1987, SEC.455; P.L.119-2005, SEC.22.
IN Code § 3-13-10-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 10. Vacancies in Township Offices Not Held by a Major Party|3-13-10-6. Vacating Office by Incumbent Pending Outcome of Election Contest

Sec. 6. If, pending the outcome of an election contest, the incumbent vacates the office after the expiration of the incumbent's term, the vacancy shall be filled as are other vacancies under this chapter until the election is decided or the office is otherwise filled. This section does not affect the incumbent's right to hold over as provided in Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-7.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-13-10-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 10. Vacancies in Township Offices Not Held by a Major Party|3-13-10-6.5. Failure to Elect Enough Township Board Members; Determination of Holdover Board Members; Notice of Meeting

Sec. 6.5. (a) If fewer candidates have been elected to the township board than there were members to be elected, the county executive shall determine, at a regular or special meeting, the incumbent board member or members that hold office under Article 15, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana until a successor is elected and qualified.(b) The county auditor shall give notice of the meeting, which shall be held as follows:(1) Not earlier than the thirtieth day before the general election.(2) Not later than December 31 following the general election.(c) The notice must:(1) be in writing;(2) state the purpose of the meeting;(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and(4) be sent by first class mail to each member of the county executive at least ten (10) days before the meeting.As added by P.L.4-1991, SEC.132.
IN Code § 3-13-10-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 10. Vacancies in Township Offices Not Held by a Major Party|3-13-10-7. Bond, Oath, Rights, and Duties of Person Filling Vacancy

Sec. 7. A person filling a vacancy under this chapter must give the same bond and take the same oath and has the same rights and duties as the official who vacated the office.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-9-11(c); 3-2-10-8.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-13-10-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 10. Vacancies in Township Offices Not Held by a Major Party|3-13-10-8. Term of Office

Sec. 8. A person selected to fill a vacant office under this chapter holds the office for the remainder of the term.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-9.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.
IN Code § 3-13-11-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 3. Elections|Article 13. Vacancies|Chapter 11. Caucus Procedure for Filling Vacancies in Certain Local Offices Held by Major Parties|3-13-11-1. Sections Requiring Following of Caucus Procedure; Appointments Pro Tempore

Sec. 1. The caucus procedure prescribed by this chapter for filling vacancies in local offices must be followed whenever required by IC 3-13-6-2, IC 3-13-6-3(a), IC 3-13-7-1, IC 3-13-8-1, IC 3-13-9-1, or IC 3-13-10-1. Selections made under this chapter (or under IC 3-2-9 before its repeal on March 4, 1986) are appointments pro tempore for the purposes of Article 2, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.[Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-2-9-1 part; 3-2-9-2(a) part.]As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1986, SEC.5; P.L.15-1987, SEC.2; P.L.14-1988, SEC.2; P.L.3-1990, SEC.13; P.L.19-1995, SEC.2.