Hancock County, Indiana

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Hancock County is one of 92 counties in Indiana.

Contents

Transparency of the County Website

The Good

  • County commissioners are listed with contact info.[1] Meeting schedule is also posted.[2]
  • Building permits are available[3], as well as zoning information.[4]
  • County council members are listed with contact info.[5] Meeting info is posted.
  • Administrative officials listed under respective department.

The Bad

  • Information on paying taxes is available, otherwise little useful info on local taxes is provided.[6]
  • Budget is not published.
  • Information is not provided on meeting minutes/agendas, county audits, and county contracts.
  • Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
  • Information on how to make a public records request is not provided on the site.


External Links

References

  1. Commissioners
  2. Meetings
  3. Building Permits
  4. Zoning Ordinance
  5. County Council
  6. Tax Info