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Surveyor, County
County
CORE PURPOSE:
Form a More Perfect Union
Quick Facts
Holder(s):
Derek Dieter
Term:
4 years
Method:
Elected
Level:
County
Oath Administered By:
County Clerk or Circuit Court Judge
Role Overview
In St. Joseph County, maintains land records, oversees drainage projects, certifies surveys, and serves on planning boards.
Constitutional Mandate:
Protects property rights (Ind. Const. Art. 1, Sec. 21).
Key Competencies:
Technical expertise, precision, and knowledge of surveying laws.
Potential Weaknesses:
Inaccurate survey records, which can lead to boundary disputes and errors in infrastructure development
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 Surveyor to the best of my ability. So help me God.
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