The Marshall County Commission approved a resolution to forward a petition aimed at removing Marshall County Assessor Eric Buzzard, who is accused of seven felony counts of fraudulent schemes, from his elected position.

Commission President Scott Varner on Tuesday said the commission approved the petition that now must be sent to the Marshall County Circuit Court within the next five days for its consideration.

“After the Circuit Court reviews the information and feels that it needs furthered, the Circuit Court will send it to the Supreme Court for review. If the Supreme Court feels it needs handled further, a three-judge panel will follow the process,” he said. “We don’t have the authority to remove him from office.”

Varner said the decision to file the petition came about after receiv

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