IC 36-4-4-2 — Separation of powers; right of city employee to serve in office
Chapter 4. Division of Powers of Cities
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Sec. 2. (a) The powers of a city are divided between the executive and legislative branches of its government. A power belonging to one (1) branch of a city's government may not be exercised by the other branch. (b) Subject to IC 3-5-9, a city employee other than an elected or appointed public officer may: (1) be a candidate for any elective office and serve in that office if elected; or (2) be appointed to any office and serve in that office if appointed; without having to resign as a city employee.
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.315-1995, SEC.1; P.L.135-2012, SEC.9.
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