(A) Unless the court, pursuant to IC 9-30-2-5(g) or other applicable law orders otherwise, the defendant in the trial for violation of an enforcement provision may appear in person or by an attorney, and an appearance by attorney satisfies any notice to appear signed by the defendant. Appearance on behalf of the town may be made by the Town Attorney personally, or with his or her consent and approval, any of the following persons shall be competent to appear for and represent the town:
(1) Another attorney retained by the Town Attorney for that purpose or who is retained as counsel by any board, commission or similar authority responsible for the enforcement of the enforcement provision;
(2) The enforcement officer originally issuing the citation for the violation.
(3) The chief executive or other chief officer of the department or other agency responsible for the enforcement;
(4) A member of the Town Council.
(B) If any person described in divisions (A)(2), (A)(3) or (A)(4) is designated to appear for the town, the Town Attorney, as necessary, shall advise the person on the procedures of the court and the evidence it will be necessary to present in order to sustain the charge of the violation.
('85 Code, § 1-3-15)