County Council
Adam Koronka,
President
At Large
E-mail: akoronka@laporteco.in.gov
Brett Kessler,
Vice President
At Large
Jim Pressell III,
Member
District 4
Mark Yagelski,
Member
District 3
E-mail: myagelski@comcast.net
Justin Kiel,
Member
District 1
E-mail: jkiel@laporteco.in.gov
Phone: 219-727-9162
Randy Novak,
Member
District 2
Mike Mollenhauer,
Member
At Large
E-mail: mmollenhauer@laportecounty.org
February Council Meeting
LaPorte County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: La Porte County Council Meeting
Time: Feb 24, 2025 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83616488394?pwd=oRu3XcPPr0V2LYVJA5HtcRZZAqW7yI.1
Meeting ID: 836 1648 8394
Passcode: 732830
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DUTIES OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL
The council has the ultimate decision making power regarding fiscal affairs. The council has authority to view or review fiscal matters, determine proper policy, and set priorities for the allocation and expenditure of county funds.
The General Assembly determines the powers of the county council in this area. Typically these powers include:
- Approving and fixing annual operating budgets of all county government offices and agencies
- Establishing salaries, wages, per diems, and other compensation for all county officials and employees
- Fixing tax rates and establishing levies on all county property for the purpose of raising funds to meet budget requirements in conducting county business, as well as authorizing the borrowing of money in the form of bonds and notes
- Appropriating public funds, i.e., authorizing the expenditure of county money by particular officials or departments for specific purposes
- Authorizing certain purchases or sales of county owned land
Under IC 36-2-3-6, the county council may employ legal and administrative personnel necessary to perform its duties. (Generally see IC 36-2-3 for duties of the County Council).
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