§ 14-32-4-8 — Election committee duties

The election committee appointed under
section 7 of this chapter shall do the following:
(1) Select qualified individuals as prospective nominees to fill any
vacancies that exist among the elected supervisors of the district.
(2) Contact and ascertain the willingness and ability of each
individual to serve if elected.
(3) Submit the list of nominees with the qualifications for
certification and printing of a sample ballot to the board by
December 1.
(4) Place the names of the prospective nominees selected under
subdivisions (1) and (2) in nomination at the meeting and provide
an opportunity for additional nominations to be made from the
floor.
(5) After nominations are closed:
(A) if only one (1) candidate is nominated, allow for the
election of the sole candidate by the land occupiers by a show
of hands; and
(B) if more than one (1) candidate is nominated, distribute a
ballot to each land occupier present at the meeting.
(6) If a ballot is distributed, collect and count the ballots after
each land occupier present at the meeting has had an opportunity
to vote.
(7) Report the results of the election to the chairman.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(g) part.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.18; P.L.175-2006, SEC.11; P.L.129-2011, SEC.4.