Town Council of Fortville

Fortville was incorporated as a town in 1865. Starting with under 400 residents, Fortville is now home to 4,784 residents, per 2020 US Census data.

Job Overview

  • Fixed term of four years, but is unlimited

Job Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen 18 years of age or older at the time of assuming office

  • Must be and remain a resident within the town limits of Fortville, Indiana

Responsibilities

  • Decision-making power regarding town affairs, other than those preempted by state or federal law

  • Shares authority with other council members

  • Establishes and enforces town policy which is decided and bound by the majority vote

  • Elects a President and Vice President of the Town Council

  • Elects/appoints a town council member upon the death or resignation of a town council member

  • May preside over meetings and town halls and ceremonial events (if also elected Town Council President)

  • Hires and coordinates with the Town Manager and Town Attorney

  • Participates on subcommittees in town, township, county, district

  • Appoints advisory bodies and standing committees

  • Works with Town Clerk-Treasurer

Desired Qualification (not required)

  • Community service experience

  • Experience running meetings, managing budgets and contracts

  • Strong public speaking, verbal, and written communication skills

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