§ Ind. Code § 3-13-8-7Common council of second class city

(a) This section applies to a vacancy in the common council of a second class city
not covered by section 1 of this chapter.
(b) A vacancy shall be filled by the remaining members of the council at a regular or
special meeting. The city clerk shall give notice of the meeting. Except as provided in
subsection (c), the meeting shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after the vacancy
occurs. The notice must:
(1) be in writing;
(2) state the purpose of the meeting;
(3) state the date, time, and place of the meeting; and
(4) be sent by first class mail to each council member at least ten (10) days before the
meeting.
(c) If a vacancy exists because of the death of a council member, the council shall meet
and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30) days after the city clerk
receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The city clerk may not give the notice required
by subsection (b) until the city clerk receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.