IC 36-2-8.5
    Chapter 8.5. Election and Terms of Office of Certain CountyOfficers

IC 36-2-8.5-1
"County office"; general assembly findings
    Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "county office" has themeaning set forth in IC 36-1-8-15.
    (b) The general assembly finds the following:
        (1) That due to events that occurred at different times inIndiana's history, the beginning of the terms of certain electedcounty offices varies from a uniform date due to changes in thedates of general elections, vacancies in offices, and other eventsdescribed by the Indiana supreme court in the following cases:
            (A) Howard v. State, 10 Ind. 74 (Ind. 1857).
            (B) Greible v. State, 12 N.E. 700 (Ind. 1887).
            (C) State v. Menaugh, 51 N.E. 117 (Ind. 1898).
            (D) Scott v. State, 52 N.E. 163 (Ind. 1898).
        (2) That on many occasions at the beginning of the twentiethcentury, the general assembly attempted to standardize thebeginning of the terms of county offices.
        (3) That the voters of Indiana approved an amendment toArticle 6, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Indianaat the November 2004 general election authorizing the generalassembly to provide by law for uniform dates for beginning theterms of county offices.
        (4) That the variation in the beginning dates of the terms ofcounty offices is not a general condition but affects only aknown and fixed set of county offices.
        (5) That a statement of a rule applicable to each county officewhose term varies from a uniform date would be clearer inapplication than a general statement of a rule to make thebeginning of the terms of those county offices uniform.
    (c) The general assembly enacts this chapter to:
        (1) provide a rule applicable to each county office whose termof office deviates from a uniform date as of June 30, 2005; and
        (2) implement Article 6, Section 2(b) of the Constitution of theState of Indiana to provide for a uniform date for beginning theterms of county offices described in Article 6, Section 2(a) ofthe Constitution of the State of Indiana.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-2
Adams County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk of thecircuit court of Adams County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office until

January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office on January 1, 2008, if the individualqualifies; and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office on January 1, 2011, if the individualqualifies; and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-3
Adams County treasurer
    Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "treasurer" refers to thetreasurer of Adams County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of treasurer at theNovember 2004 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2010.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of treasurer at theNovember 2008 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office on January 1, 2010, if the individualqualifies; and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2013.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of treasurer at theNovember 2012 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office on January 1, 2013, if the individualqualifies; and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2017.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-4
Bartholomew County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk of thecircuit court of Bartholomew County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office on January 1, 2008, if the individualqualifies; and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:            (A) take office on January 1, 2011, if the individualqualifies; and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-5
Blackford County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk of thecircuit court of Blackford County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2004 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2010.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2008 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2010, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2013.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2012 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2013, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2017.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-6
Blackford County recorder
    Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "recorder" refers to the recorderof Blackford County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2004 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2010.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2008 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2010, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2013.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2012 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2013, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2017.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-7
Brown County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk of the

circuit court of Brown County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-8
Cass County recorder
    Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "recorder" refers to the recorderof Cass County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-9
Clark County auditor
    Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "auditor" refers to the auditorof Clark County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-10
Clark County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 10. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Clark County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-11
Clay County treasurer
    Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, "treasurer" refers to thetreasurer of Clay County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of treasurer at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of treasurer at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of treasurer at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-12
Clinton County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 12. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Clinton County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-13
Clinton County recorder
    Sec. 13. (a) As used in this section, "recorder" refers to therecorder of Clinton County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2004 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2010.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2008 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2010, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2013.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2012 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2013, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2017.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-14
Daviess County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Daviess County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilMarch 13, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office March 13, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-15
Daviess County coroner
    Sec. 15. (a) As used in this section, "coroner" refers to the coronerof Daviess County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of coroner at theNovember 2004 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2010.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of coroner at theNovember 2008 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2010, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2013.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of coroner at theNovember 2012 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2013, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2017.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-16
Dearborn County recorder
    Sec. 16. (a) As used in this section, "recorder" refers to therecorder of Dearborn County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.        (3) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-17
Decatur County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 17. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Decatur County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-18
Decatur County recorder
    Sec. 18. (a) As used in this section, "recorder" refers to therecorder of Decatur County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-19 Delaware County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 19. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Delaware County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-20
Dubois County auditor
    Sec. 20. (a) As used in this section, "auditor" refers to the auditorof Dubois County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-21
Elkhart County auditor
    Sec. 21. (a) As used in this section, "auditor" refers to the auditorof Elkhart County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.        (2) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-22
Elkhart County recorder
    Sec. 22. (a) As used in this section, "recorder" refers to therecorder of Elkhart County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-23
Fayette County auditor
    Sec. 23. (a) As used in this section, "auditor" refers to the auditorof Fayette County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;

and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-24
Franklin County auditor
    Sec. 24. (a) As used in this section, "auditor" refers to the auditorof Franklin County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-25
Franklin County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 25. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Franklin County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilFebruary 14, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office February 14, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-26
Grant County recorder
    Sec. 26. (a) As used in this section, "recorder" refers to therecorder of Grant County.    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2004 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2010.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2008 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2010, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2013.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2012 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2013, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2017.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-27
Hamilton County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 27. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Hamilton County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-28
Hancock County auditor
    Sec. 28. (a) As used in this section, "auditor" refers to the auditorof Hancock County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;

and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-29
Howard County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 29. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Howard County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-30
Huntington County auditor
    Sec. 30. (a) As used in this section, "auditor" refers to the auditorof Huntington County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.
IC 36-2-8.5-31
Huntington County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 31. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Huntington County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-32
Jackson County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 32. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Jackson County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilFebruary 25, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office February 25, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-33
Jackson County treasurer
    Sec. 33. (a) As used in this section, "treasurer" refers to thetreasurer of Jackson County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of treasurer at theNovember 2004 general election is entitled to serve in the office

until January 1, 2010.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of treasurer at theNovember 2008 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2010, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2013.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of treasurer at theNovember 2012 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2013, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2017.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-34
Jay County auditor
    Sec. 34. (a) As used in this section, "auditor" refers to the auditorof Jay County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-35
Jay County recorder
    Sec. 35. (a) As used in this section, "recorder" refers to therecorder of Jay County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-36
Johnson County auditor
    Sec. 36. (a) As used in this section, "auditor" refers to the auditorof Johnson County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-37
Johnson County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 37. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Johnson County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-38
Knox County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 38. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk of

the circuit court of Knox County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilMarch 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office March 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-39
Knox County recorder
    Sec. 39. (a) As used in this section, "recorder" refers to therecorder of Knox County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of recorder at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-40
Kosciusko County auditor
    Sec. 40. (a) As used in this section, "auditor" refers to the auditorof Kosciusko County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-41
Lake County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 41. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Lake County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-42
LaPorte County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 42. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of LaPorte County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2004 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2010.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2008 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2010, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2013.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2012 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2013, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2017.As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-43
Marshall County auditor
    Sec. 43. (a) As used in this section, "auditor" refers to the auditorof Marshall County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2002 general election is entitled to serve in the officeuntil January 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of auditor at theNovember 2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-44
Marshall County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 44. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Marshall County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-45
Martin County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 45. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Martin County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
        (2) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2006 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2008, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2011.
        (3) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2010 general election is entitled to:
            (A) take office January 1, 2011, if the individual qualifies;and
            (B) serve in the office until January 1, 2015.
As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.33.

IC 36-2-8.5-46
Miami County circuit court clerk
    Sec. 46. (a) As used in this section, "clerk" refers to the clerk ofthe circuit court of Miami County.
    (b) Notwithstanding any other law concerning terms of office, thefollowing apply:
        (1) The individual elected to the office of clerk at the November2002 general election is entitled to serve in the office untilJanuary 1, 2008.
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