Office of the Clerk-Treasurer

Office of the Clerk Treasurer

In Indiana, the Clerk-Treasurer is an elected municipal official serving a four-year term. This unique role combines the responsibilities of both City Clerk and Fiscal Officer, as defined under Indiana Code § 36‑5‑6.The Office of the Clerk-Treasurer plays a vital role in maintaining the City of Ligonier’s financial integrity and administrative transparency while supporting its legislative and operational functions.

Records & Meeting Support

The Clerk-Treasurer serves as the official clerk of the Common Council and the Board of Public Works and Safety, which includes:

• Preparing agendas for official meetings
• Attending and recording meetings
• Maintaining accurate minutes and records of official actions
• Managing ordinance and resolution records
• Maintaining city contracts and administrative files

Financial Leadership

As the Chief Financial Officer of the City, the Clerk-Treasurer is responsible for:

• Collecting and disbursing all city funds
• Administering the City’s accounting system
• Preparing annual budget estimates and financial reports
• Signing municipal checks
• Serving as the investment coordinator for the municipal treasury

Administrative & Compliance Duties

In addition, the Clerk-Treasurer oversees:

• Payroll and accounts payable
• Utility billing and customer account oversight
• Tax reporting and compliance
• Management of grants received by the City
• Compliance with audits and reporting required by the Indiana State Board of Accounts
• Acting as Human Resources Director for the City, managing personnel files and related functions

Key Contacts

Barb Hawn
Clerk-Treasurer

Robin Galloway
Payroll/Accounts Payable Deputy Clerk

Vickie Yoquelet
Utilities Deputy Clerk

Indiana Gateway

Find out where your tax dollars go. The Gateway collects financial information from local officials directly through the web and in turn makes the data public as soon as possible after the collection phase has been completed. This site contains budget, expense and debt data for counties, cities/towns, townships, special districts and more. [Go to the Gateway Website]

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