Indiana Code Title 3. Elections § 3-13-11-17

Sec. 17. (a) This section does not apply to the office of a judge or a township board member.

(b) In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if a chief deputy employee does not exist in a township office or the chief deputy employee declines or is ineligible to serve, the chairman of the township board assumes the duties of the township office until the office is filled under this chapter.