4 Year Terms

Members serve four (4) year terms beginning January 1 after the election. One (1) member of the fiscal body shall be elected by the voters of each of the four (4) districts and must reside in that district.

At-Large Members

Three (3) At-large members of the fiscal body shall be elected by the voters of the whole county and must reside in the county.

Responsibilities

The council has authority to view or review fiscal matters, determine proper policy and set priorities for the allocation and expenditure of county funds.

The General Assembly determines the The Powers of a County Council

  • Approving and fixing annual operating budgets of all county government offices and agencies. (IC 36-2-5-11)
  • Establishing salaries, wages, per diems and other compensation for all county officials and employees. (IC 36-2-5-11)
  • Fixing tax rates and establishing levies on all county property for the purpose of raising funds to meet budget requirements in conducting county business, as well as authorizing the borrowing of money in the form of bonds and notes. (IC36-2-6-18)
  • Appropriating public funds, i.e., authorizing the expenditure of county money by particular officials or departments for specific purposes.
  • Authorizing certain purchases or sales of county owned land (IC 36-1-11-3) or other real property (36-2-2-20).
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Mike Morris

President, District 2
(812) 881-5191
MMorris@knoxcounty.in.gov

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Jon Hillenbrand

Vice-President, At-Large
jhillenbrand@knoxcounty.in.gov

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Mary Crismore

Member, District 1
MCrismore@knoxcounty.in.gov

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Jay Yochum

Member, District 3
JYochum@knoxcounty.in.gov

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Rich Chattin

Member, District 4
RChattin@knoxcounty.in.gov

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Kevin Meyer

Member, At-Large
kmeyer@knoxcounty.in.gov

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Dan Reitmeyer

Vice-President, At-Large
DReitmeyer@knoxcounty.in.gov

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Andrew Porter

Attorney
akporter@feavel-law.com

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