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Trustee's Compensation

You won’t find specific legislation, however, the State Board of Accounts has taken a consistent audit position that a township trustee cannot receive compensation, other than his/her salary or other compensation approved by the township board and listed on the Form 17 for performing any of the duties that are assigned to the trustee by virtue of holding office. Those duties include, but are not limited to: DUTIES OF THE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE The trustee of the civil township has certain specific duties to perform. Space will not permit a listing of all of the specific duties of a township trustee. Some of the most important and most frequently performed duties are listed herein: 1. Keep a written record of official proceedings (Township Form 14, General Record); 2. Manage all township property interest;
Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 November 2011 )
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When Civil Mergers Don't Save Money

By Conor Dougherty Economists who have studied the issue say there are a number of reasons why several small governments can end up costing less than a single larger government. For starters, small governments tend to have fewer professional – and high-paid – employees, such as lawyers. Studies show small governments generally rely more on part-time workers, who receive fewer long-term benefits such as pensions and health-care coverage. Another reason: When small governments merge, they often “harmonize” services and employee benefits to the highest level among the combining units. In other words, the consolidated city finds it politically expedient to take on the more-expensive version of everything. Employees at the city with lower wages get raises and residents of the city with fewer services get more.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 November 2011 )
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ITA Presents Annual Awards

Trustee of the Year The “Harold Gene Stoffer” Trustee of the Year award for 2011 was presented to Frank Mrvan, Trustee of North Township, Lake County. The distinguished award was announced during the ITA’s annual educational conference, held in Indianapolis on September 28th and is “given to a trustee who demonstrates passion and ingenuity for the job of trustee,” according to Executive Director Debbie Driskell. “For that, Frank Mrvan certainly fits the bill” she said. Trustee Mrvan was selected to receive this honor from his peers for having forged a partnership with the social network in his community to offer services to better prepare children for school, thereby ushering in a nationally accredited program that is accomplishing just that. When there was a need for a summer recreational program to help low income families, the North Township office became a leader in developing a summer camp program for families who could not afford the higher priced alternatives. When there was a need to reach out to seniors during the heat of summer and the cold isolation of winter, Trustee Mrvan took the lead in creating phone banks in their offices where volunteers could reach out to assure the wellbeing and safety of those who were isolated by age or temporary emergency. The award was presented by Craig Beckley (Trustee, Sparta Township, Dearborn County), the 2010 winner. Trustee Beckley said in the presentation to Frank Mrvan, “I am convinced that we as trustees are one of the most important offices of the state because we have the potential to do the most good for the most people. It is the trustees that can best look after the conditions of their fellow Hoosiers and then implement the most grass root solutions to making their communities better and safer places to live.” “It is my distinct pleasure to introduce to you a trustee who has proven that the motto “How can I?” is relevant, workable and has caused his township office to be one of the most sought after stakeholder in the projects in his community.”
Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 November 2011 )
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Township Budget Workshop

- Instruction provided by the Indiana Department of Local Government.
- Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 9 AM – 4 PM
- No Charge – No Membership Required
- Delaware Township Community Center, 9094 E 131st Street, Fishers IN 46038

Who Should Attend?

The instruction is geared to any township official responsible for preparing the budget (IE Township Trustees
and Clerks) or any official who would like to better understand how the budget “works” (Township Board
Members).

May I attend just part of the day?

Certainly! The morning session will be geared more toward “beginners”; while the afternoon “GATEWAY”
session is important for all to hear.

Download the Registration Packet!

Last Updated ( Monday, 02 May 2011 )

SSI Program

Does your Township participate in the SSI Program?

What a great way for a township to recycle taxpayers dollars while benefiting the township with their Township Assistance budgets of all sizes.

Last Updated ( Friday, 31 December 2010 )