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.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-25; 18-4-4-2 part.]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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