(A) Pursuant to IC 36-4-5-9, the President or President Pro Tempore of the Council may file with the Hamilton County Circuit Court a written statement suggesting that the Mayor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and the Circuit Court shall convene within 48 hours to decide that question. After that, when the Mayor files with the Circuit Court his written declaration that no inability exists, the Circuit Court shall convene within 48 hours to decide whether that is the case. Upon a decision that no inability exists, the Mayor shall resume the powers and duties of his office.
(B) If the Court decides that the Mayor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, then:
(1) The deputy mayor, if that position has been established; or
(2) The City Council President;
shall serve as acting Mayor, with all the powers of the office for a maximum of six months. The city legislative body may appropriate funds to compensate a person acting as Mayor.
(Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14)