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Randy Novak,
President

District 2

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 219-877-7069

Adam Koronka,
Vice President

At Large

Michael Rosenbaum,
Member

District 4

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 219-402-7171

Mark Yagelski,
Member

District 3

Justin Kiel,
Member

District 1

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 219-727-9162

Earl Cunningham,
Member

At Large

Mike Mollenhauer,
Member

At Large

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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