County Commissioners

Meeting Rules (Polices and procedures to protect decorum and foster the effective administration of public meetings.)

Steve Burton - District 1

Mike Smolek - District 3

MikeSmolek

E-Mail: mike.smolek@whitecounty.in.gov

James Davis - District 2

Donya Tirpak, Secretary
E-Maill: donya.tirpak@whitecounty.in.gov

P.O. Box 260
110 North Main Street
Monticello, Indiana 47960
Phone 574-583-4879
Fax 574-583-2024

The three commissioners are the custodians of the home rule powers of the county.
Counties have 3 commissioners, one from each district in the county. (District Map)
Within the scope of home rule, commissioners may adopt and vest themselves with additional regulatory powers.
They have authority to pass ordinances in the following broad areas:
Controlling, maintaining, and supervising county property including courthouses, jails, and public offices.
Supervising construction and maintenance of roads, bridges and to provide for traffic control.
Developing economic development programs to attract and retain jobs in the county.
To grant vacation pay, sick leave, paid holidays and other similar benefits to county employees.
To administer elections in conjunction with the county election board.
To establish minimum housing standards.
Auditing and authorizing payments on behalf of the county.
To incorporate new towns and alter township boundary lines, on petition.
Receiving bids and authorizing contracts.
Exercising appointive powers including both the selection of members to fill positions on boards, commissions, and committees, and appointments of certain department heads.
Planning and implementing strategies for solid waste handling as members of solid waste district boards

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