Sec. 8. If a candidate runs for one (1) of the district positions on the governing body, as provided under section 6(b) of this chapter, the following apply:

(1) An individual who runs for one (1) of the district positions on the governing body must reside within that district.

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(2) Upon filing an intention to run under this chapter, the candidate must specify that the candidate is running for a district position.

(3) Only eligible voters residing in the candidate’s district may vote for the candidate.

(4) The candidate who receives the greatest number of votes of all candidates for the position wins.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-20-8.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.320.