Indiana Code Title 3. Elections § 3-13-8-9

Sec. 9. (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: