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Council Annual Appointment 2013
Alcoholic Beverage Board: Tony Garton
Chamber of Commerce: Jim VanWinkle
Common Construction Wage Committee: Jim Oswalt
Economic Development: Jim VanWinkle
EMA Advisory Board: Jim VanWinkle
EMS Board: Jim VanWinkle
PTABOA Board: Judy Affolder
Solid Waste Board: Karolyna Farling
Steering Committee: Todd Mahnensmith
Other Council Appointment
Huntington City-Twp Public Library: Carlton Sprague, Jamie Foday
Wells County Public Library: Jackie Chaney, Glen Ryan
Wells County Regional Sewer District: Makay Conrad, Leon Berning
Wells County Board of Council Meetings
Meetings are the 1st Tuesday following the first Monday of each month (except as noted) at 7:00 pm in the Carnegie Annex Building 223 W Washington Street.
2013 |
January |
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8 |
February |
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5 |
March |
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5 |
April |
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2 |
May |
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7 |
June |
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4 |
July |
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2 |
August |
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6 |
September |
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3 |
October |
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8 |
November |
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5 |
December |
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3 |
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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}
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Establishing salaries, wages, per diems, and other compensation for all county officials and employees. {IC 36-2-5-3}
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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}.
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