Sec. 2. (a) The president pro tempore shall be chairman of the council beginning January 1 of odd-numbered years and vice-chairman beginning January 1 of even-numbered years.

     (b) The speaker shall be chairman of the council beginning January 1 of even-numbered years and vice-chairman beginning January 1 of odd-numbered years.

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.5, SEC.1.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 2-5-1.1-2

  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.