In accordance with rules adopted by the judges of the Delaware circuit court under section 6 of this chapter, the presiding judge shall do the following:

1. (1) Ensure that the court operates efficiently and judicially.

2. (2) Annually submit to the fiscal body of Delaware County a budget for the court, including amounts necessary for the following:

   1. (A) Operation of the Delaware circuit court's probation department.
   2. (B) Defense of indigents.
   3. (C) Maintenance of an adequate law library.

3. (3) Make appointments or selections required of a circuit or superior court judge.

   [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-12-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.