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 officals 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 purchaes or sales of county owned land{IC 36-1-11-3}.

Pete Cole
County Council
President

Biography:

Pete has served as County Council President since 1989. He is employed as Vice President of Finance/Controller for an international Company. He has a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and a Masters in Business. Pete is married to Melba and they have 3 grown children. He also serves on the Boards of the Wells County EMS, Chamber of Commerce, and Community Health Service Foundation.

Karolyna J. Farling
County Council
Vice President

Biography:

Karolyna is a real estate broker at Cupp Real Estate; is married and has 3 children and 3 grandchildren.

James E. Van Winkle
County Councilman

Biography:

James is an Optometrist and is married with 2 adult children.

Jim Oswalt
County Councilman

Mike Kracium
County Councilman

Leroy Cramer
County Councilman

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