§ Ind. Code § 3-13-8-9Office of city clerk-treasurer of third class city

(a) This section applies to a vacancy in the office of city clerk-treasurer of a third
class city not covered by section 1 of this chapter.
(b) The vacancy shall be filled by the mayor or acting mayor, subject to the approval of
the common council. However, if a vacancy exists because of the death of the city
clerk-treasurer, the mayor or acting mayor may not fill the vacancy until the mayor or acting
mayor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.
(c) The common council shall vote on the question of approving the mayor or acting
mayor's appointment at a regular or special meeting. The mayor shall give notice of the
meeting, which shall be held not later than thirty (30) days after the appointment is made. 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.