- (a) If the single county executive is disqualified from acting in a quasi-judicial proceeding, the single county executive shall cease to act in that proceeding. Not later than ten (10) days after the finding that the single county executive is disqualified to act in a proceeding, the county auditor shall send a certified copy of the record of the proceeding to the judge of the circuit court, superior court, or probate court for the county. If the judge affirms the disqualification of the single county executive, the judge shall appoint a disinterested and competent person to serve as a special executive in the proceeding.
- (b) A person who consents to serve as a special executive must have the same qualifications as an elected single county executive. The person's appointment and oath shall be filed with the county auditor and entered on the records of the single county executive. A person appointed as a special executive may conduct the proceeding until a final determination is reached.
As added by P.L.77-2014, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.168.