Stanek v. Marion County Election Board

Dissenting Opinion

DeBruler, J.

Article 5, § 18, of the Indiana Constitution provides:

“Vacancies filled by governor.—When, during a recess of the General Assembly, a vacancy shall happen in any office, the appointment to which is vested in the General As*402sembly; or when, at any time, a vacancy shall have occurred in any other State office, or in the office of Judge of any Court; the Governor shall fill such vacancy, by appointment, which shall expire, when a successor shall home been elected and qualified.” (Emphasis added.)

The statute creating the Marion Juvenile Court, IC 1971, 38-12-2-1,…