- (a) The term of office of a single county executive is four (4) years, beginning January 1 after election and continuing until a successor is elected and qualified.
- (b) To be eligible for election as the single county executive, an individual must meet the qualifications under IC 3-8-1-21 . If an individual does not remain a resident of the county after taking office as the single county executive, the individual forfeits the office. The county legislative body shall declare the office vacant whenever the single county executive forfeits the office under this subsection.
- (c) If the office of single county executive becomes vacant, the county council shall appoint an individual to serve as the single county executive until the office is filled under IC 3-13 .
As added by P.L.77-2014, SEC.15.