Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a person who:
(1) holds a state, legislative, local, or school board office (all as defined in IC 3-5-2.1);
(2) is called into active duty in the:
(A) armed forces of the United States; or
(B) the national guard; and
(3) may not appoint a deputy under IC 5-6-2.
(b) This chapter may not be applied in violation of Article 2, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.