Legislative Session Of course, this years Legislative Session is over. Click here to view a summary of the legislation that passed and directly affects County Commissioners. If you want to read the entire bill go to this link and enter the bill number. Click here to view the entire bill.

Summary of Major Provisions Summary of Major Provisions of HEA 1001-2008 Property Tax Relief. Click here to read the summary.

Legislative Services Potential circuit breaker credits HEA 1001(2008) Click here to read the summary.

Fire Protection Districts New DLGF directive on the matter of Fire Protection Districts, March 20, 2008, particularly as it amends their May 2002 Memorandum. Click here to read the directive.

Blue Ribbon Commission Fellow Citizens: At a moment when public anxiety about the cost and competence of government is extraordinarily high, the Governor of our state has asked us to examine the structure of local government in Indiana. We now have spent the last six months asking whether Indiana’s patchwork of local government delivers the most effective service at the lowest possible expense. The answer is no. Click here to read the rest of the story.

County Reorganization In brief, the Commission has adopted most of recommendations found in the Indiana Association of County Commissioners’ proposed “County Government Reorganization Plan” that we introduced 2 ½ years ago. Listed below is an excerpt from the Report that lists the Commissions’ Recommendations. The entire report outlines their methodology for their study, and also reasons for their recommendations. One needs to read the entire Report to thoroughly understand these recommendations... Click here to read the rest of the story.

IACC's Proposed Reorganization Plan Historically, county government was created when all counties were virtually identical. Over a century ago when Indiana’s governmental scheme was devised, most counties were primarily agricultural with limited population centers and industry. Now Indiana’s 92 counties are extremely diverse and have many differing characteristics from rural to urban, industrial to suburban and others. No longer can the same model fit everyone’s needs. Indiana’s structure for County Government is a flat line, with no office having absolute... Click here to read the rest of the story.

New Message Board for County Attorneys The IACC has setup a new message board just like the one which is being used for the commissioners. This new message board is going to be used for the County Attorney's to communicate and share ideas and issues with each other. This is going to be a fantastic way to get some good information from others who are probably facing the same issues you are... Click here to read the rest of the story.