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Eligibility for this office is limited t people 35 years of age or older, who are natural-born citizens, and who have been residents of this country for at least 14 years.

Four year term with a limit of two terms.
Candidates are nominated at national party conventions and their names are on the voting ballots.
Votes cast for a presidential candidate determine the winning party's candidates for the Electoral College. The Electoral College is made up of state electors, one for each senator and each representative. The electors with the most votes will vote for their party's presidential candidate. The candidate gaining the most electoral votes is elected president of the United States, and is inaugurated into office on January 20 of the following year.

$200,000 per year, plus $50,000 per year for related expenses.

The president is the nation's chief executive and is commander-in-chief of the federal armed forces and the state militia. The U.S. Constitution empowers the president to make treaties, appoint federal judges, and appoint and remove ambassadors and all other officers of the United States. By statute, the president is given many other specific responsibilities and powers.

The US Constitution states that "no person...ineligible to the office of president shall be eligible to that of vice president of the United States."

Four year term with a limit of two terms.
Candidates for vice president are chosen at the same conventions that the presidential candidates are chosen. The vice president elected in the same manner as the president and takes office at the same time as the president.

$171,000 per year plus $10,000 per year for related expenses.

The vice president assumes the powers of the presidency in the event of the president's death, resignation, or inability to function in the office. The vice president participates in Cabinet meetings, is president of the US Senate, is chairman of the National Aeronautics and Space Council, and serves the president in any other capacity that is or may be required.

The US Constitution states that a person must be at least 25 years of age, a US citizen for at least seven years, and a current resident of the state that he or she is representing.

Two year term with no limit on successive terms. The Libertarian Party candidates for the US House of Representatives are nominated at the Libertarian Party of Indiana's State Convention. The Democrat and Republican candidates are chosen in primary elections. Indiana will have 9 Representatives starting in the year 2002.

$133,600 per year

As a member of the US Congress, each representative drafts bills that are introduced and votes to enact federal laws on many subjects. Some of the bills drafted and voted on deal with crime, national budgets, social security, foreign relations, individual liberty, natural resources, agriculture, military, labor, business, and many other important issues. The US Constitution states that all bills to raise revenue (taxes) are to originate in the House of Representatives.

There are 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and they are apportioned among the states according the population, based on each 10 year census, and each state will have at least one representative. Indiana was reapportioned from 11 House seats to 10 after the 1980 census and from 10 seats to 9 after the 2000 census, due to the population decline in Indiana relative to other states.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people who are at least 30 years of age and who have been US citizens and residents of Indiana for at least the past five years.

Four year term and may not serve more than eight years in any 12 year period. The Libertarian candidate is nominated at the Libertarian Party of Indiana State Convention. The Democrat and Republican candidates are nominated in primary elections. Independent candidates may run by gaining a number of valid signatures equal to the requirements set by the current elected state officials.

$95,000 per year plus $12,000 per year for related expenses.

The Governor is the state's chief executive. Like the president, the governor is empowered to appoint and remove personnel in administrative departments, grant reprieves and pardons, convene the legislature in special session, veto legislation, serve as chairman of various boards and activities, and be the honorary head of a political party.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people who are at least 30 years of age and who have been US citizens and residents of Indiana for at least the past five years.

Four year term with no limit of successive terms

$76,000 per year plus $12,000 per year for serving as president of the Indiana Senate.

The lieutenant governor assumes the powers and the duties of the governor in the event of the governors death, resignation, or inability to function in the office. The Lieutenant governor presides over the Indiana Senate, is commissioner of agriculture, is executive director of the Department of Commerce, and holds other duties relating to administrative and legislative functions.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people who are licensed to practice law in, and are citizens of, Indiana.

Four years but may not serve more that eight years in any 12 year period. Candidates are chosen in party state conventions and take office on December 1, following the election in November.

$79,400 per year.

The attorney general represents the state of Indiana in every lawsuit in which the state has an interest, including state courts and US courts. However, the attorney general is not an enforcement officer and thus does not ordinarily prosecute offenders. In criminal cases, this officer's responsibility is generally limited to handling of appeals.
As a legal advisor for other state officers and departments, the attorney general prepares interpretations or official opinions on how certain laws are to be applied. This officer also supervises the state's consumer protection agency. In 1995, the attorney general's staff included 93 lawyers, as well as law clerks, investigators, and field auditors.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people who have resided in Indiana for a minimum of two years prior to the election.

Four years with not limit on successive terms. Candidates are chosen in party conventions.

$79,400 per year

The superintendent of public instruction and the State Board of Education are responsible for overall supervision and state educational standards. Their responsibilities include setting standards for training of teachers, prescribing course of study, approving textbooks, and appropriating of state funds for local school support.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people at least 25 years old, who are US citizens at the time of the election, been a resident of Indiana for at least two years prior to the election, and an inhabitant of the district to be represented.

Four years. 25 senate candidates from each party of Libertarian, Republican, and Democrat are chosen in the spring party primaries or by choice of the county chairman. Independent or minor party candidates can get on the ballot through the petition process.

Each member of the General Assembly is paid a salary of $11,600 per year. In addition, each receives an expense allowance of $117 per day during session and when attending interim study hearings or on other official business between sessions. When not in session or on official business, the representative receives $25 per day. Legislative leaders are paid additional allowances such as $6,500 for the president pro tempore of the Senate.

Members of the Indiana General Assembly have broad powers to enact laws. They can decree the type and rate of taxes levied on the citizens and businesses, create and abolish agencies of state government, determine the budget for state operations and provisions of services, set rules for operation of local government and public schools, and authorize or prohibit local taxes. In addition to these and other general powers, legislators acting jointly in session are granted numerous specific powers by the Indiana Constitution, such as the power to deprive the right to vote, any person convicted of a dishonorable crime; the power to punish its members for disorderly behavior; the power to expel a member (by a 2/3 vote); and the power to impeach any state officer for a crime, incapacity, or negligence.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people at least 21 years old, who are US citizens at the time of the election, been a resident of Indiana for at least two years prior to the election, and an inhabitant of the district to be represented.

Two years with no limit on successive terms. In the spring, 99 state representative candidates from each party of Libertarian, Republican, and Democrat are chosen in party primaries or nominated at a State Convention. Independent or minor party candidates can get on the ballot through the petition process.

Each member of the General Assembly is paid a salary of $11,600 per year. In addition, each receives an expense allowance of $117 per day during session and when attending interim study hearings or on other official business between sessions. When not in session or on official business, the representative receives $25 per day. Legislative leaders are paid additional allowances such as $6,500 for the Speaker of the House.

Members of the Indiana General Assembly have broad powers to enact laws. They can decree the type and rate of taxes levied on the citizens and businesses, create and abolish agencies of state government, determine the budget for state operations and provisions of services, set rules for operation of local government and public schools, and authorize or prohibit local taxes. In addition to these and other general powers, legislators acting jointly in session are granted numerous specific powers by the Indiana Constitution, such as the power to deprive the right to vote, any person convicted of a dishonorable crime; the power to punish its members for disorderly behavior; the power to expel a member (by a 2/3 vote); and the power to impeach any state officer for a crime, incapacity, or negligence.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people at least 18 years of age and must have resided in the county for at least 1 year. The person must also be registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to represent not later than the deadline for filing the declaration or petition of candidacy or certificate of nomination. A person is not qualified to run if they have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, or have been convicted of, a felony.

Four years with a limit of two successive terms.

Ranges from $17,273 to $55,867 per year, depending on the county size (population and assessed valuation).

Fiscal officer of the county - keeps accounts and issues warrants for payment of claims allowed by county commissioners; prepares tax duplicates showing value of property and taxes assessed against each taxpayer.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people at least 18 years of age and must have resided in the county for at least 1 year. The person must also be registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to represent not later than the deadline for filing the declaration or petition of candidacy or certificate of nomination. A person is not qualified to run if they have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, or have been convicted of, a felony.

Four years with a limit of two successive terms

Ranges from $16,649 to $55,867 per year, depending on county size (population and assessed valuation).

Collects, retains custody of, and disburses county funds; collects local and state general property taxes and other taxes, for all units in the county.

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Four years with a limit of two successive terms

Ranges from $20,020 to $77,500 per year depending on the county size (population and assessed valuation).

Serves as conservator of the peace, jailer, and general law-enforcement officer; serves official court papers.

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Four years with no limit of successive terms

If serving full-time, the prosecuting attorney is paid an annual base salary of $85,000. If serving only part-time, the salary is equal to 60% of the base salary. The annual minimum salary paid by the state to a full-time prosecuting attorney is equal to the minimum salary of the circuit court judge of the same judicial circuit as the prosecuting attorney.

Represents the state of Indiana and prosecutes violators of the state statutes in various courts having criminal jurisdiction.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to represent not later than the deadline for filing the declaration or petition of candidacy or certificate of nomination. A person is not qualified to run if they have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, or have been convicted of, a felony.

Four years with a limit of two successive terms.

Ranges from $16,649 to $55,867 per year, depending on county size (population and assessed valuation).

Carries out clerical duties of the county courts, certain election responsibilities, and issuance of various licenses and collection of fees.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people at least 18 years of age and must have resided in the county for at least 1 year. The person must also be registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to represent not later than the deadline for filing the declaration or petition of candidacy or certificate of nomination. A person is not qualified to run if they have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, or have been convicted of, a felony. No medical background or training is required, but is recommended. Once elected, all new and deputy coroners must complete a pre-determined number of hours of continuing education in the medical field.

Four years with a limit of two successive terms.

Ranges from $1,608 to $62,700 per year, depending on the size of the county (population and assessed valuation).

Determines the manner of death in cases involving violence or casualty, or when someone is found dead in unexplained circumstances.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to represent not later than the deadline for filing the declaration or petition of candidacy or certificate of nomination. A person is not qualified to run if they have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, or have been convicted of, a felony.

Four years with a limit of two successive terms.

Ranges from $15,164 to $48,454 per year, depending on county size (population and assessed valuation).

Preserve public records such as deeds, mortgages, leases, and articles of incorporation.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to represent not later than the deadline for filing the declaration or petition of candidacy or certificate of nomination. A person is not qualified to run if they have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, or have been convicted of, a felony.

Four years with no limit on successive terms.

Ranges from $1,645 to $46,124 per year, depending on county size (population and assessed valuation).

Surveys and keeps records of all section corners throughout the county and has charge of all ditch construction and maintenance in the county.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people at least 18 years of age and must have resided in the county for at least 1 year and must also own real property located in the county upon taking office. The person must also be registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to represent not later than the deadline for filing the declaration or petition of candidacy or certificate of nomination. A person is not qualified to run if they have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, or have been convicted of, a felony.

Four years with no limit of terms.

Ranges from $1,645 to $51,484 per year, depending on the size of the county (population and assessed valuation).

Exercises general supervision over all property assessments made within the county.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people at least 18 years of age and must have resided in the county for at least 1 year and the district for 6 months before the election. The person must also be registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to represent not later than the deadline for filing the declaration or petition of candidacy or certificate of nomination. A person is not qualified to run if they have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, or have been convicted of, a felony.

Four years with no limit on successive terms.

Ranges from $1,360 to $20,825 per year, depending on county size (population and assessed valuation).

The county council holds control over budget and financial matters. It adopts the county budget, fixes the tax rate, authorizes the incurring of county indebtedness, and appropriates funds.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people at least 18 years of age and must have resided in the county for at least 1 year and the district for 6 months before the election. The person must also be registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to represent not later than the deadline for filing the declaration or petition of candidacy or certificate of nomination. A person is not qualified to run if they have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, or have been convicted of, a felony.

Four years with no limit on successive terms.

Ranges from $6,152 to $44,043 per year, depending on county size (population and assessed valuation).

The Board of County Commissioners administers all county business and may enact ordinances.

Eligibility for this office is limited to people at least 18 years of age and must have resided in the county for at least 1 year before the election. The person must also be registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to represent not later than the deadline for filing the declaration or petition of candidacy or certificate of nomination. A person is not qualified to run if they have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, or have been convicted of, a felony.

Four years, beginning January 1, with no limit on successive terms.

Ranges from $1,200 to over $63,000 per year.

As township administrative officers, trustees have many responsibilities. They may supervise fire departments, parks and recreation areas, ambulance services, cemeteries (active and inactive), and other government units. In townships with populations of 5,000 or fewer people, the trustee also serves as assessor.

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Four years with no limit on successive terms.

Ranges from $1,500 to $50,000 per year.

Decides what value to place on all real and personal property for assessment purposes.

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Four years with no limit on successive terms.

Ranges from $100 to over $8,000 per year.

Board members decide the township budget. They also approve township salaries, fire contracts and poor relief contracts.