City controller assumes duty of mayor if position of deputy

Ind. Code § 3-13-11-14, under Chapter 11. Caucus Procedure for Filling Vacancies in Certain Local Offices Held by Major Parties.

Ind. Code § 3-13-11-14

mayor not established in first or second class city Sec. 14. In accordance with section 12 of this chapter, if the position of deputy mayor is not established by ordinance in a first class or second class city, the city controller assumes the duties of mayor until the office is filled under this chapter. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-9-11(a)(1).] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.