Sec. 5. (a) Upon receiving a resolution timely filed under section 4 of this chapter, the county executive may initiate the process of petitioning a court to remove the township executive from office under IC 5-8-1-35 by adopting a resolution.
(b) At least one (1) public hearing must be held by the county executive on the resolution at least ten (10) business days before the resolution is adopted. The resolution must contain a concise statement of the underlying basic facts that support the county executive's finding that the township executive committed a violation.