There are seven County Council positions.

Job Overview

• Fixed term of four years, but is unlimited

Job Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen 21 years of age or older at the time of assuming office

• Must be and remain a current resident of Hancock County

Responsibilities

• Ultimate decision-making power regarding fiscal affairs

• Exclusive power to fix the county tax rate, make appropriations to be paid from county treasury

• Adopts annual budget, incurs county indebtedness, and appropriates additional funds after the budget is adopted

• Determines proper policy and sets priorities for allocation and expenditure of county funds

• Reappropriates surplus funds, transfers balances in dormant funds to general fund

• Establishes salaries, wages, per diems, and all other compensation for county officers, deputies, assistants, and employees that are payable from the county fund

• Authorizes purchases or sales of county owned land

• Levies taxes to provide funds for jails

• Furnishes financial assistance to local community centers

Desired Qualifications (not required)

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• Experience running meetings, managing budgets, and setting policy

• Strong public speaking, verbal, and written communication skills

Compensation

• Shared only with serious candidates

• Elected officials do not qualify for unemployment benefits

For more information: https://www.indianacounties.org/

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