§ Ind. Code § 3-13-11-16Appointment to office of clerk or clerk-treasurer if chief deputy position not established, person ineligible, or position declined

In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if a chief deputy employee does
not exist in the office of clerk or clerk-treasurer of a city or town, or the chief deputy
employee declines or is ineligible to serve, the mayor of the city or the president of the town
council shall appoint, as soon as is reasonably possible, a person to assume the duties of the
office until the office is filled under this chapter.