The Hendricks County Commissioners are the chief executive and the legislative body of county government. County Commissioners are a three (3) member board elected to four (4) year term and the terms are staggered. The Commissioners represent three separate districts (in which they reside) but are elected by the voters of the entire County. The Hendricks County Commissioners have a wide range of executive and administrative authority. Among the duties and responsibilities are the following:
- Develop and adopt policies, resolutions and ordinances governing the unincorporated areas of Hendricks County and the functions of County government.
- Receive bids and authorize contracts.
- Control, maintain and supervise all county property including but not limited to the court house, the government center and the jail.
- Audit and authorize claims against the County.
- Authorize the construction and the maintenance of roads and bridges including those bridges within the town boundaries.
- Lead the development of economic development projects and programs to attract and retain jobs in Hendricks County.
- Lead a number of departments directly reporting to the Commissioners including the following: Human Resources, Highway, Engineering & Facilities Management, Cypress Manor (County Home), Veterans Services, Computer Center, Animal Shelter & Control, Emergency Management, Weights & Measures and Clean Water.
- Serve with the county surveyor and two citizen members as members of the County Drainage Board.
- Serve as the board of directors for the Hendricks County Regional Sewer District.
- Serve on the Hendricks County Solid Waste District Board.
- Approve the issuing of bonds or notes in connection with borrowing money for the county (subject to approval of the county council).
- Make appointments to boards, commissions and other agencies, as provided by law.
- Serve on numerous service and civic boards in the County.
Welcome to Hendricks County Commissioners. For more information on the services provided, please contact our office.
Officials:
District 1 - Bob Gentry 317-682-7729
Townships: Center, Clay, Eel River, Franklin, Marion, Middle, Liberty, Union
District 2 - Dennis Dawes ddawes@co.hendricks.in.us
Townships: Brown, Lincoln, Washington (North)
District 3 - Phyllis A. Palmer ppalmer@co.hendricks.in.us
Townships: Guilford, Washington (South)
Administrator to the County Commissioners: R. Todd McCormack tmccormack@co.hendricks.in.us
News
- Notice to Bidders for Custodial Services
- Notice of Commissioners' Public Hearing on March 26, 2024 for Proposed Ordinances for Maximum Speed Limits on Certain County Roads
- Notice of Commissioners' Public Hearing on March 26, 2024 for Ordinance No. 2024-07 Amending the Drainage Board Uniform Fee Schedule
Agendas
- Commissioners' Executive Session Agenda - April 12, 2024
- Commissioners' Meeting Agenda - April 9, 2024
- Commissioners' Meeting Agenda - March 26, 2024
- Commissioners' Executive Session Agenda - March 12, 2024
- Commissioners' Meeting Agenda - March 12, 2024
- Joint Commissioners' and Council Meeting Agenda - February 27, 2024
Minutes
- Commissioners' Executive Session Minutes - March 12, 2024
- Commissioners' Meeting Minutes - March 12, 2024
- Commissioners' Meeting Minutes - February 27, 2024
- Commissioners' Meeting Minutes - February 13, 2024
- Commissioners' Meeting Minutes - January 23, 2024
- Commissioners' Meeting Minutes - January 9, 2024
Meetings
- Commissioners' Meeting04/23/249:00 am - End
- Primary Election Day - County Offices Closed05/07/24 All Day
- Commissioners' Meeting05/14/249:00 am - End
- Memorial Day - County Offices Closed05/27/24 All Day
Links
- HEARING CANCELED - Notice of Commissioners' Public Hearing on January 9, 2024 for an Ordinance Amending the Hendricks County Drainage Board Uniform Fee Schedule
- 2024 Commissioners' Calendar of Submission Dates for Agenda Requests, Supporting Documents, and Staff Reports
- 2024 Commissioners' Meeting Schedule
- 2024 Hendricks County Government Holiday Schedule
- COMMISSIONERS' BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
- 2023 Hendricks County Government Holiday Schedule
Contact Us
Director
- Phone: (317) 745-9221
- Staff Directory
- Hours: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.