The City of Crawfordsville, Indiana

As the chief financial officer for the City of Crawfordsville, the Clerk-Treasurer is subject to the authority of the Indiana State Board of Accounts and responsible for the overall fiscal accounting of City government. The Clerk-Treasurer's term of office is four years, with no restriction on term limits. The Clerk-Treasurer's duties and powers include:

• Providing citizens open access to their public records
• Handling the funds of the City
• Compiling ordinances and resolution
• Preserving and storing City documents
• Serving as secretary to the City Council and Board of Works
• Preparing annual budget estimates and proposed tax rates
• Ensuring public meetings are conducted in a lawful fashion
• Keep accounts showing when and from what sources city money has been received and to whom paid out
• Prescribe payroll and account forms for all city offices - per Indiana State Board of Accounts
• Issue licenses and fees authorized by ordinance

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