County Council
The Council has the ultimate decision-making power regarding fiscal affairs. The Council has authority to view and review fiscal matters, determine proper policy, and set priorities for the allocation and expenditure of county funds. The General Assembly determines the powers of the county council in this area. Typically these powers include:
• Approving and fixing annual operating budgets of all county government offices and agencies. {IC 36-2-5-7}
• Establishing salaries, wages, per diems, and other compensation for all county officials and employees. {IC 36-2-5-3}
• Fixing tax rates and establishing levies on all county property for the purpose of raising funds to meet budget requirements in conducting county business [IC 36-2-5-11}, as well as authorizing the borrowing of money in the form of bonds and notes. {IC 36-2- 6-18}
• Appropriating public funds, i.e., authorizing the expenditure of county money by particular officials or departments for specific purposes. {IC 36-2-5-11 and IC 36-2-5-12}
• Authorizing certain purchases or sales of county owned land. {IC 36-1-11-3}
• Performing non-binding review of civil units’ budgets within the county and comparing growth rates of civil units with non-farm income growth. Review becomes binding on non-elected units when those units exceed statewide growth average. {6-1.1-17-20.5}
Putnam County Council Members
Stephanie Campbell
Vice President of Board
406 Meadow Dr
Greencastle, IN 46135
stephanie.campbell@co.putnam.in.us
765-720-7593
Danny Wallace
107 Autumn Glen Dr
Greencastle IN 46135
danny.wallace@co.putnam.in.us
765-301-6218
Jay Alcorn
Vice President
3894 S Co Rd 450 W
Greencastle, IN 46135
jay.alcorn@co.putnam.in.us
765-720-2809
Kerry Williams
1090 E Co Rd 200 S,
Greencastle IN 46135
Kerry.williams@co.putnam.in.us
Phone 765-721-1245
Mailing Address:
One Courthouse Square, Rm. 20
Greencastle, IN 46135