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WIFE Radio (Connersville) Interview about Public Forum on Declining Revenues

kavery — Fri, 07 May 2010 11:18:55 -0500

The AIC is holding a series of public forums to educate the public and officials about declining revenues.

Upcoming Forums

Click on the county name to open a flyer that you can download and save to your desktop for printing or emailing. We encourage you to pass this information along to your county department heads, members of other local units of government such as mayors and town managers, library officials, township trustees, school administrators, economic development directors, etc. We also encourage you to invite members of the public.

AIC Update - April 23, 2010

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:27:57 -0500

In this edition we discuss the creation of HALO, AIC's new political action committee, next week's DIPLOMA Jail Seminar, Annual Conference workshop topics and we also announce our new AIC district officers who will assume their duties on May 1. Guests: Shawna Schwegman, AIC Director of Planning; Sarah Rossier, AIC Deputy Legislative Director; and Cisma Ferguson, AIC Director of Financial Affairs.

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Clerks' Liability Bills Pass Through Committee Hearings

kavery — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:11:57 -0600

SB 29 (County Clerk liability) was heard in Senate Committee on Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Authored by Sen. Connie Lawson (R-Danville), the bill passed unanimously 10-0. SB 29 provides that a circuit court clerk is not personally liable for acts or omissions in the performance of the clerk's duties absent gross negligence or intentional disregard of the responsibilities of the office of clerk. SB 29 will proceed to 2nd Reading in the Senate.

AIC Update - January 5, 2010

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:36:28 -0600

The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) has produced a joint podcast with other associations that have concerns about property tax caps being placed in the constitution. The Indiana General Assembly may vote on the amendment this week. Guests in this edition of AIC Update are: David Bottorff, Association of Indiana Counties Executive Director; Matt Greller, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Executive Director; and Katrina Hall, Indiana Farm Bureau Tax and Local Government Specialist.

To read more about amendments being offered in both chambers click here.

AIC Update - December 10, 2009

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:51:31 -0600

In this edition we discuss the unintended consequences of HB 1004. A hearing was held on the bill yesterday (December 9) with an Indiana House of Representatives' committee. Guests: David Bottorff, AIC Executive Director; Indiana County Assessors' Association President Judy Sharp, Monroe County Assessor; and Indiana County Assessors' Association Vice President Stacy O'Day, Allen County Assessor, attended the hearing and discuss their thoughts on the bill in its current form.

AIC Update - November 6, 2009

kavery — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:16 -0600

In this edition we discuss the referenda that were held across the state this week (November 3, 2009) and their impact on counties and citizens. Guests: David Bottorff, AIC Executive Director; Andrew Berger, AIC Legislative Director; Sarah Rossier, AIC Deputy Legislative Director and special guest: Marion County Clerk Beth White.

To play audio click on the play button above. If you would like to read more information, click here to view this week's AIC eNewsletter.

AIC Update - First Edition - November 3, 2009

kavery — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:33:29 -0600

Welcome to the first edition of AIC Update!

In this edition AIC Legislative staff discuss issues of potential significance during the 2010 session of the Indiana General Assembly. Involved in the discussion: David Bottorff, Executive Director; Andrew Berger, Legislative Director; Sarah Rossier, Deputy Legislative Director; and Shawna Schwegman, Director of Planning and Professional Development.

Allen County: Enhancing Services with Social Media

kavery — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:01:30 -0500

Allen County Government is on the forefront of Indiana local governments that are effectively using social media tools to enhance the services they offer citizens. Allen County Recorder John McGauley is not the only government official in his county to use these tools. He does, however, have an interesting perspective because of his background as a journalist.

Public Servants Improving Customer Service

Indiana Attorney General Joins Indiana County Recorders to Fight Property Fraud

kavery — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:50:55 -0500

The Indiana Attorney General has joined the Indiana Recorders' Association to alert homeowners about a potential scam that could force them out of their homes. Attorney General Greg Zoeller says some Indiana citizens have fallen victim to property fraud. In most cases, it involves homes that no longer carry a mortgage. Zoeller says the perpetrators will file a deed for property that belongs to someone else.

Testimony on SB 452

kavery — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:08:23 -0500

Action on Kernan-Shepard