City Government
Carmel's city government structure
mirrors that of the US Federal Government, with Executive, Legislative,
and Judicial Branches forming its base.
Mayor
(Executive) |
The Mayor of Carmel City is elected
to a 4-year term by its residents. Primary Election is held in
May, while the General Election is held in November. Currently
the Mayor of Carmel is the Mayor James Brainard. He is serving
the second of two 4-year terms. Mayor Brainard often refers to
his goal as making Carmel the best place to live, work, and raise
a family. |
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Council (Legislative) |
The City Council is composed
of 7 members who serve 4-year terms and are elected by the residents
of Carmel. 5 members serve specific districts; 2 members serve
the entire city as “at large” representatives. Current City Council
members are; District 1- Mr. Kevin Kirby; District 2 Mr. John
Koven; District 3- Mr. Bob Batreall; District 4- Mr. Norm Rundle;
District 5- Ms. Luci Synder; At Large- Mr. Ron Carter and Mr.
Wayne Wilson. |
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Judge (Judicial) |
The
City Judge is elected to a 4-year term by the residents
of Carmel. The City Judge (curently Ms. Gail Bardachis) is elected
at the same time as the Mayor, City Council and Clerk-Treasurer.
Carmel City Court is a court of record, which has jurisdiction
over traffic offenses, criminal misdemeanor cases and some civil
matters. |
| Clerk-Treasurer |
Elected to a 4-year term by the
residents of Carmel. The Clerk-Treasurer's office handles the
clerical matter both fiscal and historical for the City. All official
documents reside and are filled by this office. The current Clerk-Treasurer
is Ms. Diana Cordray . The Clerk-Treasurer has a staff of
4 full-time employees. The following is a more detailed description
of the Clerk-Treasurers duties. |
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1.
The duties of Clerk involve maintaining records for the
City government; maintaining the municipal code; preparing agendas,
orders and resolutions and taking minutes of the meetings for
the Carmel City Council and Board of Public Works and Safety;
responding to requests of citizens and officials for records and
copies; issuing licenses. |
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2.
The Duties of Treasurer encompass maintaining financial
records for the City government; issuing checks; accounts receivable;
administering payroll; submitting reports to the State Board of
Accounts; preparing revenue and expenditure forecasts for the
city government budgeting. |
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