County Clerk

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

The County Clerk's duties include recording all proceedings of the County Board and attending all Board meetings, including meetings of the County Board of Equalization. The County Clerk must countersign all warrants issued by the Board, which have been signed by the chairman. Special duties, as required by law may also be necessary. The clerk is responsible for all the official bonds, county insurance, and the safety committee. Another duty includes keeping records pertaining to the layout, changes and improvements to roads.Each year before February 1st, the clerk reports to the Secretary of State the names of all county officials, their signatures, and their seals of office. The County Clerk may appoint a deputy for whose acts the clerk will be responsible. In Hamilton County, the County Clerk is responsible for the budget, and the accounting of the Vendor Claims and Payroll Claims for all County Offices and Departments. In addition the County Clerk serves as the County Register of Deeds and the County Election Commissioner.