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Clerk-Treasurer
City
CORE PURPOSE:
Promote the General Welfare
Quick Facts
Holder(s):
Varies
Term:
4 years
Method:
Elected
Level:
City
Oath Administered By:
Mayor or Town Council Member
Role Overview
In Indiana towns, manages financial accounts, prepares budgets, processes payroll, maintains records, and serves as clerk for town council meetings.
Constitutional Mandate:
Promotes fiscal responsibility (Ind. Const. Art. 6, Sec. 6).
Key Competencies:
Financial acumen, transparency, and organizational skills.
Potential Weaknesses:
Fiscal mismanagement or inaccurate records, which could lead to financial instability or loss of public trust.
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 Clerk-Treasurer to the best of my ability. So help me God.
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