Harrison County, Indiana

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Harrison County is one of 92 counties in Indiana.

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Indiana county websites

[edit] The good

  • Upcoming meetings are listed on the front page.[1]
  • County commissioners are listed with contact information.[2]
  • Building permits are available[3]
  • Comprehensive information on local taxes is available.[4]
  • Administrative officials listed under respective department.

[edit] The bad

  • County council members are listed, but individual contact information is not available.[5]
  • Budget is not published.
  • Information is not available 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.
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[edit] Lobbying

In 2008, Harrison County reported $10,000 spent on lobbying. [6]

[edit] External links


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[edit] References

  1. Meetings
  2. Commissioners
  3. Permits
  4. Taxes
  5. Council
  6. Harrison County - Open Secrets