Wells County, Indiana

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The Council has the ultimate decision-making powers regarding fiscal affairs. The Council has authority to view or review fiscal matters, determine proper policy, and set priority for the allocation and expenditure of county funds.

Typically these powers include:

Approving and fixing annual operating budges of all government offices and agencies. {IC 36-2-5-7}
Establishing salaries, wages, per diems, and other compensation for all county officials and employees. {IC 36-2-5-3}
Fixing tax rates and establishing levies on all county property for the purpose of raising funds to meet budget requirements in conducting county business {IC 36-2-5-11}, as well as authorizing the borrowing of money in the form of bonds and notes. {IC 36-2-6-18}
Appropriating public funds, i.e., authorizing the expenditure of county money by particular officials or departments for specific purposes. {IC 36-2-5-11 and IC 36-2-5-12}
Authorizing certain purchase or sales of county owned land{IC 36-1-11-3}.

Pete Cole President Republican County Council At-Large (Click to See District) 2599 E 300 S - P.O. Box 222 Liberty Center, IN 46766 260-694-6224 email: pwmncole@citznet.com	Karolyna J. Farling Vice President Republican County Council District 2 (Click to See District) 120 Greenbriar Bluffton, IN 46714 260-824-2372 email: KJF120@cupprealestate.com

James Van Winkle Republican County Council At-Large (Click to See District) 1203 Echo Lane Bluffton, IN 46714 260-824-4160 email: vanwin@parlorcity.com	Jim Oswalt Republican County Council District 1 (Click to See District) 2781 S 200 E Bluffton, IN 46714 260-824-8597 cell: 413-8872 email: jimoswalt@oswaltrealty.com

Mike Kracium Democrat County Council District 4 (Click to See District) 1616 Ellingham Pike Bluffton, IN 46714 260-824-3870 email: mkracium@adamswells.com	Todd Mahnensmith Republican County Council District 3 (Click to See District) P.O. Box 342 Ossian, IN 46777 260-622-6188 or 260-433-3838 holly5M@verizon.net

	Tony Garton Democrat County Council At-Large (Click to See District) 5191 E 100 S Bluffton, IN 46714 home: 260-824-1874 cell: 260-827-8549 email: tigertail@adamswells.com

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