Section 36-4-5-9 - Vacancy in office of executive(a) The office of executive becomes vacant whenever the executive: (1) dies, resigns, or is removed from office;(2) ceases to be a resident of the city;(3) is convicted of a felony, as provided in IC 5-8-1-38; or(4) is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the executive's office for more than six (6) months.(b) The vacancy shall be filled under IC 3-13-8.Amended by P.L. 127-2017,SEC. 126, eff. 7/1/2017.As added by P.L. 349-1983, SEC.2. Amended by P.L. 5-1986, SEC.50; P.L. 37-2008, SEC.3.