Town Clerk-Treasurer

The Town of Wingate does not have a Clerk-Treasurer since no one was elected to serve as such. Without an elected Clerk-Treasurer, the Town Council President is considered the acting clerk-treasurer. The Town has contracted with Suzy Bass and Janet Alexander from Local Government Services, LLC to staff the clerk-treasurer's office and work under the direction of the Council President.   The duties of the Clerk-Treasurer include management of the utility billing office, record keeping, and administrative functions for the Town. 

  • Sends out monthly utility bills 
  • Collects information and prepares Council agendas
  • Collects, organizes, and maintains Town records
  • Pays all Town bills
  • Processes Payroll monthly 
  • Reconcile Monthly Bank Statements
  • Submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the State Board of Accounts, Indiana Department of Revenue, the United States Treasury, and the U.S. Census Bureau. 
  • Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials & staff members. 
  • Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices. 
  • Perform general office duties, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments. 
  • Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings. 
  • Plan and direct all municipal documents' maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization. 
  • Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information. 
  • Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration. 
  • Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations to be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed. 
  • Maintain fiscal records and accounts. 
  • Maintain and update documents.

Contact Info

Janet P. Alexander
Consultant
317-619-6547
[email protected]

Suzy Bass
Consultant
502-314-8984
[email protected]