A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to Article 6, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana concerning state and local administration.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify details about how current officers will complete their terms or what the exact duties of the county executive would be.

Proposing Changes to County Officers in Indiana

This resolution suggests changing the Indiana Constitution to remove certain county positions and give more power to the state legislature.

What This Bill Does

• Removes five elected positions from each county: auditor, recorder, treasurer, coroner, and surveyor.

Who It Names or Affects

• County residents who vote in elections
• Current county officials holding the positions listed

Terms To Know

General Assembly

The state legislature of Indiana, made up of two parts: the House and Senate.

Limits and Unknowns

• It is unclear how many counties will support or oppose these changes.
• The exact details of the new duties for officers are not specified and would be decided later by state lawmakers.

Official Summary Text

A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to Article 6, Section 2 of the Constitution of the
State of Indiana concerning state and local administration.
County officers.

Current Bill Text

A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to Article 6, Section 2 of the Constitution of the
State of Indiana concerning state and local administration.

County officers.

Removes the: (1) auditor; (2) recorder; (3) treasurer; (4) coroner; and (5) surveyor (officers); from the list of elected county officers who are to be elected in each county. Requires the general assembly to prescribe, by law, the duties of the officers to the county executive. Provides a schedule for the officers to complete their terms. This proposed amendment has not been previously agreed to by a general assembly.