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The Judicial Branch Unigov Handbook A Book of Factual Information About Indianapolis, Indiana This Handbook Has Been Compiled by the League of Women Voters of Indianapolis Published by the League of Women Voters Education Fund Indianapolis, Indiana © 2011 Preface What is Unigov? How does it work? How can I participate knowledgeably in The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization local government? dedicated to the promotion of informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. This Unigov Handbook was designed to inform you about the government Membership is open to all citizens, men and women, over 18. in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was compiled, researched, and edited by League of Women Voters members and is intended to provide the community with The League directs its attention solely to matters of government and accurate, non-partisan information. the individual’s responsibility in that government. The League is active in voter education and provides impartial voting information. We hope the Handbook will contribute to the understanding and involvement of citizens and be a useful resource to students. As such, the LWV will make The telephone number of the Indianapolis League is (317) 767-4187. every effort to update its Web site (www.lwvindy.org) between re-printings of The Web address is www.lwvindy.org. the Handbook when changes within Unigov occur. Citizens are also encouraged to visit the City’s Web site at www.indy.gov to locate current information on who is serving in an elected office or on an appointed board or committee. The city’s calendar can also be accessed through its Web site and provides information on public meetings and hearings. First Edition 1980 Second Printing 1982 Second Edition 1985 Acknowledgment Third Edition 1994 Fourth Edition 2001 The League of Women Voters of Indianapolis is grateful to the local Fifth Edition 2011 government officials, employees, and others in the community who helped to make this publication as accurate, current, and useful as possible. The LWV especially thanks Mayor Greg Ballard’s Chief of Staff Chris Cotterill, “City Legal,” and former Deputy Mayor under Bart Peterson, Steve Campbell. Images courtesy of Felipe Martinez unless otherwise cited. League of Women Voters ® of Indianapolis JOIN NOW! Membership is open to all citizens of voting age. The League of Women Voters is where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement. LWV leaders are actively engaged in effecting change at the local, state, and national levels. Learn more at www.lwvindy.org or call (317) 767-4187. Yes! I’d like to join the League of Women Voters of Indianapolis for the an- nual fee of $50. Name: ______________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________ Phone:_______________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________ You may remove this page and return it with a check to: LWV of Indianapolis 3808 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 Treasurer ......................................................................... 29 Table of Contents County Boards, Offices, and Agencies ..................................... 30 Preface Board of County Commissioners ............................... 30 Acknowledgment Board of Voter Registration ........................................ 30 County Election Board ................................................. 30 Part I: Be an Informed Citizen .............................................................. 1 Family and Children ...................................................... 30 Historical Overview and Recent Changes ............................................ 3 Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency .......................................................... 31 State Control and Local Government Overview ............................. 7 Information Services Agency ...................................... 31 Executive Branch ........................................................................... 8 Legislative Branch .......................................................................... 9 Municipal Corporations ....................................................................... 34 Judicial Branch ................................................................................ 9 Capital Improvement Board ...................................................... 34 Excluded Cities ............................................................................... 9 Health and Hospital Corporation ............................................. 34 Included Towns .............................................................................. 9 Indianapolis Airport Authority ................................................. 35 Townships ....................................................................................... 9 Indianapolis-Marion County Building Authority ................... 35 Schools .............................................................................................9 Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library ........................... 38 Municipal Corporations .............................................................. 12 Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation ................... 38 County Offices ............................................................................. 12 Marion County Office of Family and Children ...................... 12 The Legislative Branch ........................................................................ 39 City-County Council ................................................................... 39 The Executive Branch ........................................................................... 13 Committees .................................................................................. 39 The City: Office of the Mayor ...................................................13 Permanent Committees ............................................................. 39 City Departments ........................................................................14 Standing Committees ................................................................. 40 Code Enforcement ........................................................ 14 Special Service District Councils .............................................. 40 Metropolitan Development ..........................................16 Special Committees .................................................................... 40 Parks and Recreation ..................................................... 18 Investigative Committees .......................................................... 40 Public Safety ................................................................... 19 Legislative Powers ....................................................................... 40 Public Works .................................................................. 22 Offices Budget Process ....................................................................................... 45 Audit and Performance ................................................ 24 Corporation Counsel .................................................... 24 Financing City-County Government ................................................ 46 Finance and Management ............................................ 25 Minority and Women Business Enterprises .............. 25 The Judicial Branch .............................................................................. 48 The County Circuit and Superior Courts ....................................................... 48 Assessor .......................................................................... 25 Small Claims Court ..................................................................... 49 Auditor ............................................................................ 26 Jury Commissioners .................................................................... 50 Clerk of the Circuit Court ........................................... 26 Grand Jury .................................................................................... 50 Coroner ........................................................................... 27 Petit Jury ....................................................................................... 50 Prosecutor and Divisions ............................................. 27 Public Defender Board ............................................................... 50 Public Defender ............................................................. 28 Recorder .......................................................................... 29 Other Units of Government and Sheriff ............................................................................. 29 Public-Private Partnerships ..................................................... 53 Surveyor .......................................................................... 29 Boards and Commissions ........................................................................ 53 Citizens’ Police Complaint Board ............................................. 53 Ethics Commission ..................................................................... 53 Indianapolis Housing Agency ................................................... 53 Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank ............ 53 Marion County Alcoholic Beverage Board ............................. 54 Marion County Cooperative Extension Service ....................
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