§ Ind. Code § 3-13-9-2Office of judge of town court

(a) This section applies to a vacancy in the office of judge of a town court that is:
(1) not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or
(2) covered by section 1 of this chapter, but not filled by a major political party by the
applicable deadline set forth in IC 3-13-11-3.
(b) A vacancy shall be filled by the town council at a regular or special meeting.
(c) The town clerk-treasurer shall give notice of the meeting. The meeting shall be held
not later than thirty (30) days after:
(1) the vacancy occurs if the vacancy is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; or
(2) the applicable deadline for a major political party to fill the vacancy as set forth in
IC 3-13-11-3.
(d) 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.
(e) If a vacancy:
(1) is not covered by section 1 of this chapter; and
(2) exists because of the death of a judge;
the council shall meet and select an individual to fill the vacancy not later than thirty (30)
days after the town clerk-treasurer receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6. The town
clerk-treasurer may not give the notice required by subsection (c) until the town