Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-10-4-4

Sec. 4. (a) By February 1 each year, the executive shall appoint a commissioner to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of a term.  Each commissioner appointed holds office for a term of four (4) years, beginning with January 1 in the year of appointment.  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the executive shall appoint a commissioner for the remainder of the term.

(b) A commissioner may not be removed from office except upon charges preferred in writing before the executive, with a hearing held on them.  If the executive is bringing the charges, the fiscal body shall appoint a hearing officer.  The only permissible reasons for removal are as follows: