Justin Elpers

President

District 2

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Mike Goebel

Vice-President

District 1

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Cheryl Musgrave

Member

District 3

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Information

The Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County are the chief executive and the legislative body of the County government.  County Commissioners are a three-member board elected to four-year terms. The Commissioners represent three separate districts (in which they reside) but are elected by the voters of the entire County.  Districts 1 and 3 are elected in Presidential election years, and District 2 is elected in Presidential mid-term election years.  The Vanderburgh County Commissioners have a wide range of executive and administrative authority.  Among the duties and responsibilities are the following:

• Develop and adopt policies, approve contracts, resolutions, and ordinances governing the unincorporated areas of Vanderburgh County and the functions of County government
• Maintain all county-owned property
• Authorize the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges including those bridges within the town boundaries
• Lead the development of economic development projects and programs to attract business and retain jobs in Vanderburgh County
• Oversee several departments which report directly to the County Commissioners including the following:  Burdette Park, County Engineer, Health Department, County Highway Department, Old National Events Plaza, Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Soil & Water Conservation District, Superintendent of County Buildings, Veterans Services, and Department of Weights and Measures
• Serve with the County Surveyor as members of the County Drainage Board
• Serve on the Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District Board
• Make appointments to boards, commissions, and other agencies, as provided by law

For more information on the services provided, please contact our office.

Boards

The Board of Commissioners makes appointments to various boards and commissions that assist in the operations of the County.  We are always interested in people who want to give their time and talents to these positions. Click HERE for board information and to apply online now. 

Meetings

You are invited to attend the meetings of the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County.  Meetings are open to the public, and citizens are welcome to address the Commissioners during the public comment section of the meeting. Vanderburgh County Drainage Board meetings are held immediately following the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County.  Click HERE for additional information including a list of meeting dates.  Click HERE to view live and archived meetings online.

Job Opportunities

Interested in working for Vanderburgh County?

Click HERE to view job openings and download an employment application.

Office Staff

Laura Tomes, Chief Deputy - lvtomes@vanderburghgov.org

Rachel Jones, Administrative Assistant - rjjones@vanderburghgov.org 

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