Commissioner, County

County

CORE PURPOSE:

Promote the General Welfare

Quick Facts

Holder(s):

Carl H. Baxmeyer, Rafael Morton, Anthony Hazen

Term:

4 years

Method:

Elected

Level:

County

Oath Administered By:

County Clerk or Circuit Court Judge

Role Overview

In St. Joseph County, serves on the board overseeing county operations, maintains facilities and roads, adopts ordinances, manages budgets, and provides executive leadership for county government.

Constitutional Mandate:

Promotes general welfare through county governance (Ind. Const. Art. 6).

Key Competencies:

Leadership, decision-making, and public service commitment.

Potential Weaknesses:

Inefficient project management or poor fiscal oversight, leading to wasted taxpayer funds and delayed public services.

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 County Commissioner to the best of my ability. So help me God.