The Clerk-Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer for the municipal government. Not any other elected municipal duties are as specifically defined by the law as those of the Clerk-Treasurer. This person is responsible for the overall collection and disbursement of funds, the administration of accounting system, the signing of checks or warrants, the preparation of periodic reports to Council, and will serve as the investment coordinator.
In Indiana, all Clerk-Treasurers' are elected for a four-year term of office. Specific duties are defined by the Indiana Code, Municipal Code of Ordinance, directives of the municipal governing body, within the law, and, to some extent, the individual skills and capabilities of the office holder. The Clerk-Treasurer has broad powers to hire and supervise employees and oversee the operation of the municipal budget. The ranking status of the Clerk-Treasurer is on an equal level with the Council and Mayor. The only area in which the Clerk-Treasurer does not have complete authority is setting wages and final approval of budgets.
Frequently, the Clerk-Treasurer, and or staff, is the purchasing agents, payroll agents, budget officer, insurance administrators and personnel director.
The office of Clerk-Treasurer has evolved dramatically from bookkeeper and secretary to a "Financial Manager" whose responsibilities impact the financial well-being of the local government.
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A group of citizens have recently come together to form the Batesville Main Street Board. Our Board’s goal is to help Batesville become more economically successful while still maintaining our small-town feel with a beautiful and vibrant downtown that attracts both visitors and current residents.
In a few weeks the board will be meeting to develop a strategic plan with specific work plans for each Main Street Committee: Organizational; Promotion; Design & Planning; and Economic Restructuring. We have already gathered data and information from previous workgroups the city has assembled. We also want input from community members like you as we develop these work plans. Please take a few moments to complete our survey. If you would like to be involved with this catalytic team of people that are committed to Batesville’s future, please leave your e-mail in the space provided in the survey.
Click on the link above to complete your survey.
Only one survey per computer can be completed so if the link does not take you to the survey, someone else may have submitted the survey on that computer. If you need a paper copy of the survey, please contact Trish Hunter at 933-5265 or e-mail at trish.hunter@mmch.org.
Results of the survey will be shared after the strategic planning meeting is held in mid-August.
Thank you for your time and commitment to our community.
Sincerely,
Batesville Main Street Board Members
Susan Glaser Kathleen Jeffers
Greg Grothaus Victor Sarringhaus
Scott Henderson Steve Stein
Trish Hunter Melissa Tucker
Adam Isreal
