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IN SB0165
Bill
AI Summary
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Township boards (excluding Marion County) may adopt a resolution to stagger member terms, with the top vote-getter receiving a 4-year term and the second and third place finishers receiving 2-year terms at the initial election.
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After the first staggered election, all subsequently elected board members serve standard 4-year terms beginning January 1 following their election.
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Vacancies are filled by party caucus for major party seats or by the county board of commissioners for other seats, with the filling authority determining term length.
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Ties among candidates are resolved under IC 3-12-9-4, with the resolving authority determining term lengths according to the staggering provisions.
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Resolutions cannot be repealed until at least 12 years after adoption and must be filed with the circuit court clerk before January 1 of an election year to take effect.
Legislative Description
Township board terms of office. Provides for the staggering of the terms of the members of township boards (other than township boards in Marion County) beginning with the 2022 general election. Establishes a process for filling vacancies and resolving ties for township board offices being elected during an election at which staggered terms are implemented.
Last Action
Public Law 10
3/7/2018