In accordance with rules adopted by the judges of the circuit court under section 16 of this chapter, the chief judge shall do the following:

1. (1) Ensure that the circuit court operates efficiently and judicially under rules adopted by the circuit court.

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

   1. (A) the operation of the circuit's probation department;
   2. (B) the defense of indigents; and
   3. (C) maintaining an adequate legal research facility.
3. (3) Make the appointments or selections required of a circuit or superior court judge.

As added by P.L.201-2011, SEC.72.