§ Ind. Code § 3-13-8-5Office of mayor of second class city

(a) This section applies to a vacancy in the office of mayor of a second class city
not covered by section 1 of this chapter.
(b) A vacancy shall be filled as follows:
(1) If the city has a deputy mayor, the deputy mayor assumes the office for the
remainder of the unexpired term.
(2) If the city does not have a deputy mayor, the city controller assumes the office for
the remainder of the unexpired term.
(3) If the city does not have a deputy mayor and the office of city controller is vacant,
the common council shall fill the vacancy at a regular or special meeting.
(c) The city clerk shall give notice of the meeting required under subsection (b)(3).
Except as provided in subsection (d), the meeting shall be held not later than thirty (30) days