Clerk, Municipal

City

CORE PURPOSE:

Grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our own form of government (Ind.)

Quick Facts

Holder(s):

South Bend
City Clerk: Bianca Tirado
Mishawaka
City Clerk: Deborah S. Block
Indian Village
No dedicated municipal clerk publicly listed; administrative duties may be handled by town council members.
Lakeville
Clerk-Treasurer: Christine Rowe
New Carlisle
Clerk-Treasurer: Julie Brown
North Liberty
Clerk-Treasurer: Vicki Kitchen
Osceola
Clerk-Treasurer: Christina Miller
Roseland
Clerk-Treasurer: Ann Rulli
Walkerton
Clerk-Treasurer: Terri Buckmaster

Term:

Varies

Method:

Elected

Level:

City

Oath Administered By:

Mayor

Role Overview

Maintains city records, prepares agendas for council meetings, records proceedings, issues licenses, and handles administrative duties for municipal government in Indiana.

Constitutional Mandate:

Supports democratic processes (Ind. Const. Art. 2, Sec. 1).

Key Competencies:

Organizational skills, transparency, and public engagement.

Potential Weaknesses:

Inaccurate or inaccessible public records, which can undermine government transparency and accountability.

I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of Municipal Clerk to the best of my ability. So help me God.