Hamilton County Oversight
Information on this page is provided to give applicants a general idea of roles and responsibilities. Actual by-laws and other pertinent information will be shared by the board during onboarding.
Appointments are generally made towards the end of the calendar year, although some exceptions may apply. To ensure your application is considered for the upcoming year, submit your application by November 15th.
Alcoholic Beverage Board
(pursuant to IC 7.1-2-4-6)Term Length: 1 Year
The local Alcoholic Beverage Board is a county board supporting the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission by investigating all applications for alcohol beverage retailer and dealer permits in their respective county. Each local board is made up of four members – one appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, one by the Chief Executive of the largest city or town in the county, one by the County Fiscal Body, and one designated representative of the Commission, who is usually an officer of the Indiana State Excise Police. As a member of your local board, you will represent the Commission to members of your community. You will participate in public hearings at which applications for alcoholic beverage permits will be considered and voted upon. You will be able to listen and respond to the concerns of your community to ensure that all Hoosiers have a voice in their government.
Alcoholic Beverage Board - Related Documents:
Refer to the following documents for additional information.
Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Local Board Handbook (PDF)
Board of Zoning Appeals
(pursuant to IC 36-7-4-900)Term Length: 4 Years
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is responsible to perform the duties specified by state law and adopt rules concerning the filing of appeals, applications for variances and special uses, the giving of notice, the conduct of hearings and other subjects or matters as required by state law or as deemed necessary or desirable by the board. This group will work closely with staff regarding flings and be responsible to approve or deny requests.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Related Documents:
Refer to the following documents for additional information.
Community Corrections Advisory Board
(pursuant to IC 11-12-2)Term Length: 4 Years
The Community Corrections Advisory Board (CCAB) is a community-based board comprised of local criminal justice department heads or designees and stakeholders of the local criminal justice departments including a victim advocate, ex-offender, and treatment/service provider representation. The membership and authority are outlined under IC 11-12-2. The Community Corrections Advisory Board primary duties consist of:
- Appointing the Community Corrections Director.
- Observe and coordinate community corrections programs in the county.
- Formulation of a Community Corrections Plan which is a comprehensive operational overview of the structure, administration, program elements, and program capacity.
- Applying for and administering Community Corrections grant funding.
- Ensure that programs receiving Community Corrections Grant funding comply with the standards adopted by the funding agency.
- Administration of the program budget and expenses.
- Support, monitor, and evaluate the Community Corrections Program on its effectiveness of the programs and determine if the program should continue.
Community Corrections Advisory Board - Related Documents:
Refer to the following documents for additional information.
Community Corrections Advisory Board Position Description (PDF)
Hamilton County Public Building Corporation
(pursuant to IC 36-1-10)Term Length: Upon Resignation
The Hamilton County Public Building Corporation is organized solely for the purpose of acquiring a site(s) appropriate for a building(s) or construction of a suitable building(s) including the necessary equipment, acquiring land and existing building(s), and renovating, Improving, or expanding the same, leasing county facilities to Hamilton County (the “County”), collecting rentals and applying the proceeds in the manner provided in Indiana Code, Title 36, Article 1, Chapter 10 or other applicable law, entirely without profit to the Corporation, its officers and directors.
Hamilton County Public Building Corporation - Related Documents:
Refer to the following documents for additional information.
Hamilton County Public Building Corporation By-Laws (PDF)
Hamilton County Public Building Corporation Articles of Incorporation (PDF)
Hamilton County Redevelopment Authority
(pursuant to IC 36-7-14.5-8)Term Length: 3 Years
The Hamilton County Redevelopment Authority serves as the governing body for land acquisitions and infrastructure project bonding and institutes the process to establish new economic development districts and tax increment financing districts within Hamilton County. Responsibilities include:
- Financing, constructing, and leasing local public improvements to the commission.
- Financing and constructing additional improvements to local public improvements owned by the authority and leasing them to the commission.
- Acquiring all or a portion of one (1) or more local public improvements from the commission by purchase or lease and leasing these local public improvements back to the commission, with any additional improvements that may be made to them.
Hamilton County Redevelopment Authority - Related Documents:
Refer to the following documents for additional information.
Term Length: 1 Year
The Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission is the body that supports development in the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County. The unincorporated areas is considered all of the territory in a county, except that within a municipality that has a redevelopment commission, and constitutes a taxing district for a county. The commission shall be responsible for:
- investigating and studying areas needing or seeking redevelopment;
- promoting the use of land in the manner that best serves the interests of the county;
- selecting and acquiring land needing redevelopment to be redeveloped;
- replanning and disposing of the areas needing redevelopment in the manner that best serves the social and economic interests of the county;
- accepting loans, grants, and other forms of financial assistance from the federal government, the state government, a municipal corporation, a special taxing district, or any other source to support redevelopment;
- providing financial assistance (including grants and loans) to support housing initiatives for low income families and individuals; and
- contracting construction of local public improvements or structures that are necessary for redevelopment.
Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission - Related Documents:
Refer to the following documents for additional information.
Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals
(pursuant to IC 6-1.1-28)Term Length: 1 Year
The Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals reviews subjective and objective appeals from taxpayers who believe their property tax assessment is incorrect and appeals concerning homestead eligibility. They also look at exemptions for not-for-profit organizations.
Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals - Related Documents:
Refer to the following documents for additional information.
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