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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.
City 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.
City 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.
- 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.
- 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.