3-4-1. Events causing vacancy in office.
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An office becomes vacant if one of the following events applies to a member of a governing body or elected officer before the expiration of the term of the office; the person:
(1)Dies;
(2)Resigns;
(3)Is removed from office;
(4)Fails to qualify as provided by law;
(5)Ceases to be a resident of the state, district, county, municipality, township, ward, or precinct in which the duties of the office are to be exercised or for which elected;
(6)Is convicted of any infamous crime or of any offense involving a violation of the official oath of the office; or
(7)Has a judgment obtained against the person for a breach of an official bond.