1. (a) The governor shall appoint two (2) co-directors for the election division who shall do the following:

   1. (1) Carry out the policies, decisions, and recommendations of the commission.
   2. (2) Maintain an office for the election division.
2. (b) The co-directors may not be members of the same political party.

3. (c) The co-directors have equal authority and responsibilities under this title. However, if the co-directors are unable to resolve a dispute between themselves regarding:

   1. (1) the commission's or the election division's budget;
   2. (2) the commission's or the election division's expenditures; or

   3. (3) contracts to which the commission or the election division is a party;

      the secretary of state may decide the matter. A decision by the secretary of state regarding the matter is final.

4. (d) The co-directors must:

   1. (1) be classified the same under the state's personnel system; and
   2. (2) except for differences due to years of service as co-directors, receive the same compensation.

As added by P.L.8-1995, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.153-2013, SEC.1; P.L.219-2013, SEC.4; P.L.32-2021, SEC.1.