Section 3-10-7-25 - Election sheriffs; precinct judges functioning as sheriffs(a) A town election board shall appoint two (2) election sheriffs of opposite political parties for each precinct in the town. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the election sheriffs have the same powers and duties, and are subject to the same qualifications and penalties, as election sheriffs appointed for a general election under IC 3-6-6-5.(b) A town election board may adopt a resolution providing that the judges of each precinct that: (1) is located wholly or partially in the town; and(2) will contain no more than two hundred fifty (250) registered voters on municipal election day; shall perform the duties and have the rights of the election sheriffs of the precinct. This resolution remains in effect until repealed by the town election board.
Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-7.6-13.
As added by P.L. 5-1986, SEC.6. Amended by P.L. 3-1993, SEC.105.