ILMCT Officers & Committees

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President
Kayla Pauley, Clerk-Treasurer, Cromwell

Vice-President
Lori Elmore, Clerk-Treasurer, Greenfield

Secretary-Treasurer
Terri Budde, Clerk-Treasurer, Remington

Immediate Past President
Nicole Bolden, City Clerk, Bloomington

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

First/Second Class Cities
Evelyn Lees, City Clerk, Noblesville
Peter Gray, City Controller, West Lafayette

Third Class Cities
Amy Borns, Clerk-Treasurer, Greensburg
Lynne Christiansen, Clerk-Treasurer, Warsaw
Holly Taylor, Clerk-Treasurer, Valparaiso

Towns
Nannette Angel Clerk-Treasurer Newburgh
Patricia Gall, Clerk-Treasurer, Milford
Wendy Mis, Clerk-Treasurer, Munster
Cindy Morrison, Clerk-Treasurer, Dale
Michael Troxell, Clerk-Treasurer, Schererville

At Large Member
Greg Wright, City Controller, Greenwood

Past Presidents
Karen Heim, Clerk-Treasurer, Culver, 23-24
Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer, Churubusco, 22-23
Karen McQueen, Clerk-Treasurer, Brazil, 19-21
Carrie Mugford, Clerk-Treasurer, North Manchester, 18-19
Terri Buckmaster, Clerk-Treasurer, Walkerton, 17-18
Vicki Kitchen, Clerk-Treasurer, North Liberty, 15-16
Kathy Parsons, Clerk-Treasurer, Fremont, 13-14
Debbie Block, City Clerk, Mishawaka, 00-01
Brenda Young, Clerk-Treasurer, Nashville, 97-98

There shall be Executive Directors appointed by the President according to the Article V of the League Constitution. They shall have the following duties: (a) To serve as members of the Executive Committee. (b) To send newsworthy items to the Quest Editor. (c) To notify League Officers of illnesses and deaths of members and their immediate family (spouse, father, mother, son or daughter). To be sure that this notification includes but is not limited to funeral arrangements and memorial information. (d) To work closely with District Directors. (e) To work with the President.

DISTRICT DIRECTORS

District 1: Rebecca Hartzler, Clerk-Treasurer of Akron
District 2: Cathy Antonelli, Clerk-Treasurer of Bristol 
District 3: Shari Johnson, Clerk-Treasurer, Advance
District 4: Erica Lyden-Giger, Clerk-Treasurer, Prince’s Lakes
District 5: Tammy Boruff, Clerk-Treasurer, Boonville
District 6: Rae Baker-Gipson, Clerk-Treasurer, Rising Sun

Rule 05.01 Establishment. There shall be appointed by the President six (6) District Directors according to Article VI of the League Constitution. There shall be appointed one (1) Director from each district of six districts as identified in Rule 05.02.

Rule 05.02 Districts. The State shall be divided into six (6) districts by counties as follows: (a) District 1 shall be comprised of the Indiana counties of Benton, Carroll, Cass, Fulton, Howard, Jasper, La Porte, Lake, Marshall, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke and White. (b) District 2 shall be comprised of the Indiana counties of Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Miami, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley. (c) District 3 shall be comprised of the Indiana counties of Boone, Clay, Clinton, Fountain, Hendricks, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putman, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Vigo, and Warren. (c) District 4 shall be comprised of the Indiana counties of Delaware, Fayette, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, Tipton, Union, and Wayne. (d) District 5 shall be comprised of the Indiana counties of Crawford, Davies, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburgh and Warrick. (e) District 6 shall be comprised of the Indiana counties of Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, Floyd, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, Switzerland and Washington.

Rule 05.03 District Director’s Duties. District Directors’ duties shall include the following: (a) To assist the service provider securing a location for district meetings. Said location to provide meeting space, meals and overnight accommodations. (b) To assist with registrations for district meetings. (c) To provide the Quest Editor the above information on a timely basis to be published in the newsletter. (d) To work closely with Executive Directors in keeping abreast of district news and sending such items to the Quest Editor. (e) To serve as a member of the Mentor Committee under the direction of the Chair or Co-Chairs by teaming new Clerks and Clerk-Treasurers with experienced Clerks and Clerk-Treasurers. (f) To notify the League Officers of illnesses and deaths of members and their immediate family (spouse, father, mother, son or daughter). To be sure that this notification includes but is not limited to funeral arrangements and memorial information.

COMMITTEES

Annual Conference Committee (2026)

Chair: Grace Miller, Administrative Secretary, Cromwell

David Kennard, Clerk-Treasurer, Princeton City
Kristie Klein, Deputy Clerk Treasurer, Schererville
Carrie Mugford, Clerk-Treasurer, North Manchester
Lisa Mullaney, Clerk-Treasurer, Argos
Jerry Pauley, Council President, Cromwell
Corinne Peffers, Clerk-Treasurer, Porter
Julie Price, Clerk-Treasurer, Delphi
Kerry Sayre, Clerk-Treasurer, Winchester
Miriah Tobias, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, North Manchester
Michael Troxell, Clerk-Treasurer, Schererville
Marcy Yuknavage, Clerk-Treasurer, Farmland

Rule 06.05 Annual Conference Committee. There shall be an Annual Conference Committee with Chair(s) appointed by the incoming President according to this rule. (a) The Chair(s) shall be selected by the incoming President (current Vice President) and shall work with the incoming President and service provider in making all arrangements for the conference. (b) At the close of conference, the Committee shall prepare a full report showing attendance, income, expenses, etc. and present the report to the Executive Committee.

Athenian Dialogue Committee

Co-Chair: Jennifer Sandberg, Clerk-Treasurer, Cedar Lake
Co-Chair: Miriah Tobias, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, North Manchester
Alyssa Knepple, Clerk-Treasurer, South Whitley

Rule 06.16 Athenian Dialogue Committee. There shall be an Athenian Dialogue Committee appointed by the President according to this rule.

Audit Committee

Co-Chair: Greg Wright, City Controller, Greenwood
Co-Chair: Michael Troxell, Clerk-Treasurer, Schererville
Peggy Myers, Deputy Clerk, Roann

Rule 06.02 Audit Chair. There shall be an Audit Chair appointed by the President according to the Article VII of the League Constitution. (a) The Chair shall ensure that a review or audit of the statements of financial position and related statements of activities and cash flows is conducted annually by an independent accountant. (b) The review or audit shall be done no later than five (5) months after the close of the fiscal year. After the review or audit is complete, the Chair shall forward the report to the Officers. (c) The Chair shall report to the membership at the next annual conference.

Budget Committee

President: Kayla Pauley, Clerk-Treasurer, Cromwell
Lori Elmore, Clerk-Treasurer, Greenfield
Terri Budde, Clerk-Treasurer, Remington
Nicole Bolden, City Clerk, Bloomington

Rule 06.03 Budget Committee. There shall be a Budget Committee composed according to this rule. (a) The Committee will consist of the most immediate active Past President, the current President, the current Vice President, and the current Secretary-Treasurer. (b) The Chair shall be the current President. (c) The Committee shall prepare a line item budget for the coming year. (d) A copy of the budget shall be distributed at the annual conference opening business session. The budget shall be voted on at the closing business session.

Certifications Committee *Special Committee

Chair: Cindy Morrison, Clerk-Treasurer, Dale
Nannette Angel, Clerk-Treasurer, Newburgh
Evelyn Lees, City Clerk, Noblesville

In an effort to share the workload and allow the Education & Professional Development Committee to focus on developing a standardized curriculum and required programs, the Certifications Committee shall be established for this term. The Certifications Committee shall be responsible for the following: (a) providing routine, clear information to League members regarding current ILMCT certifications; (b) providing support to League members that apply for ILMCT certification; (c) reviewing and approving all ILMCT certification applications; (d) notifying each applicant and the League of all awarded certifications which includes a notice of award and a presentation of certification at the annual conference; and (e) maintaining a list of all ILMCT certifications that is accessible to all other officers and committee chairs.

Communications Committee

Co-Chair: Nicole Bolden, City Clerk, Bloomington
Co-Chair: Lori Elmore, Clerk-Treasurer, Greenfield
Shelby Keys, Clerk-Treasurer, Rensselaer
Alyssa Knepple, Clerk-Treasurer, South Whitley
Kristina Pitts, Clerk-Treasurer, Hamlet
Holly Taylor, Clerk-Treasurer, Valparaiso
Miriah Tobias, Deputy Clerk, North Manchester

Rule 06.15 Communications Committee. There shall be a Communications Committee appointed by the President according to this rule.

Constitution and By Laws Committee

Co-Chair: Carrie Mugford, Clerk-Treasurer, North Manchester
Co-Chair: Nicole Bolden, City Clerk, Bloomington
Amy Borns, Clerk-Treasurer, Greensburg
Amy Byers, Chief Deputy Clerk, Lake Station
Noelle Conyer, Clerk-Treasurer, Ellettsville
Peter Gray, Controller, West Lafayette
Andrea Newnum, Clerk-Treasurer, Peru

Rule 06.04 Constitution and Bylaws Committee. There shall be a Constitution and Bylaws Committee appointed by the President according to Article VII of the League Constitution. (a) The Chair shall be selected by the President. (b) The Committee shall have a working knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order and shall be responsible for receiving amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws. (c) Members desiring to change the Constitution or Bylaws shall present amendments in writing to the Committee by April 15 of each year prior to conference. (d) The Committee has general authority to make changes of a non-substantive nature to form and structure only and then be instructed to cause a new membership edition to be printed in such a manner that members and officers may update and add changes in a more economic and timely manner. (e) The Committee shall present the amendments to the membership for approval at conference.

Education and Development Committee

Co-Chair: Karen Heim, Clerk-Treasurer, Culver
Co-Chair: Vicki Kitchen, Clerk-Treasurer, North Liberty
Cathryn Antonelli, Clerk-Treasurer, Bristol
Kristie Bone, Clerk-Treasurer, Lagro
Patricia Gall, Clerk-Treasurer, Milford
Barb Hawn, Clerk-Treasurer, Ligonier
Sheri Herma, Clerk-Treasurer, Crown Point
Shari Johnson, Clerk-Treasurer, Advance
Kristie Klein, Clerk-Treasurer, Schererville
Erica Lyden-Giger, Clerk-Treasurer, Princes Lake
Linda Moeller, Controller, New Albany
Carrie Mugford, Clerk-Treasurer, North Manchester
Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer, Churubusco
Jennifer Sandberg, Clerk-Treasurer, Cedar Lake
Miriah Tobias, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, North Manchester
Darcy VanErman, Clerk-Treasurer, Alexandria
Elizabeth Walden, Clerk-Treasurer, Sheridan

Rule 06.07 Education and Professional Development Committee. There shall be an Education and Professional Development Committee appointed by the President according to Article VII of the League Constitution. (a) The Chair or Co-Chairs shall be selected by the President. (b) The Committee shall keep abreast of educational programs beneficial to the League. (c) The Committee shall meet with an educational institute to select programs and set agendas for the calendar year. (d) The Committee shall work with members in securing their certifications. (e) The Chair or Co-Chairs shall attend the annual conference of the League. (f) The Chair or Co-Chairs shall attend one and no more than two affiliated national or international conferences. (g) Those active members working on certifications may be reimbursed one-half the cost of one annual national/international conference registration during the calendar year upon receipt of an expense reimbursement claim form, proof of education class or seminar attendance, and copy of a cancelled check.

Institute & Academy Committee *Special Committee

Co-Chair: Miriah Tobias, Deputy Clerk, North Manchester
Co-Chair: Carrie Mugford, Clerk-Treasurer, North Manchester
Noelle Conyer Clerk-Treasurer, Ellettsville
Benjamin Merida, Clerk-Treasurer, Martinsville
Cindy Poore, Director of Finance & Records, Zionsville
Mark Todisco, Town Clerk, Plainfield

In an effort to share the workload and allow the Education & Professional Development Committee to focus on developing a standardized curriculum, required programs, and set the Institute & Academy conference education agenda, the Institute & Academy Conference Committee shall be established for this term. The Institute & Academy Conference Committee shall be responsible for the following: (a) preparing registration information, gifts, bags, etc.; (b) introducing speakers and providing housekeeping reminders throughout the conference; (c) requesting sponsors for the annual Institute & Academy; and (d) assisting with details and events to ensure a smooth Institute & Academy

Legislative Committee

Co-Chair: Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer, Churubusco
Co-Chair: Greg Wright, City Controller, Greenwood
Richard Aguirre, Clerk-Treasurer, Goshen
Lynne Christiansen, Clerk-Treasurer, Warsaw
Wendy Mis, Clerk-Treasurer, Munster
Carrie Mugford, Clerk-Treasurer, North Manchester
Jacob Quinn, City Clerk, Carmel

Rule 06.09 Legislative Committee. There shall be a Legislative Committee appointed by the President according to the Article VII of the League Constitution. (a) The Chair or Co-Chairs shall be selected by the President. (b) The Committee shall work closely with state legislators to provide for changes in laws and in enacting new laws for the betterment of state and local government.

Membership Committee

Chair: Lori Elmore, Clerk-Treasurer, Greenfield

Rule 06.10 Membership Committee. There shall be a Membership Committee appointed by the President according to the Article VII of the League Constitution and composed according to this rule. (a) The Vice President shall chair this committee. (b) The committee shall secure a list of paid members and contact by May 1 any city or town that is not a paid member to encourage participation.

Mentor Committee

Co-Chair: Terri Budde, Clerk-Treasurer, Remington
Co-Chair: Marcy Yuknavage, Clerk-Treasurer, Farmland

Rule 06.08 Mentor Committee. There shall be a Mentor Committee appointed according to Article VII of the League Constitution and composed according this rule and Rule 05 of these Bylaws. (a) The Chair or Co-Chairs shall be selected by the President. (b) District Directors shall serve as members of the Mentor Committee under the direction of the Chair or Co-Chairs by teaming new Clerks and Clerk-Treasurers with experienced Clerks or Clerk-Treasurers in their district. (c) Mentors should encourage new Clerks and Clerk-Treasurers to attend League functions.

Nominating Committee

Chair: Madalyn Sade-Bartl, Clerk-Treasurer, Churubusco
Nicole Bolden, Clerk, Bloomington
Karen Heim, Clerk-Treasurer, Culver

Rule 06.11 Nominating Committee. There shall be a Nominating Committee composed according to the Article VIII of the League Constitution. (a) The Committee shall secure the best qualified, duly-elected members of the League to nominate for office. (b) The Committee shall consider geographical areas when selecting candidates, trying to balance representation. (c) In securing the best qualified candidate for the offices of President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer, the Committee shall be sure to select candidates who possess the following minimum qualifications: (1) A candidate must have served at least four years as a Clerk or Clerk-Treasurer. (2) A candidate must be a member in good standing of the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers at the time of their nomination and have been a member in good standing for at least three years. (3) A candidate must possess the Indiana Accredited Municipal Clerk (IAMC) certification. (4) A candidate must have attended at least one League annual conference and have served on at least one League committee. (5) A candidate is encouraged to have attended at least one Indiana cities and towns annual conference or have served on at least one affiliated committee or task force.

Parliamentarian

Chair: Wendy Mis, Clerk-Treasurer, Munster

Rule 08.01 Establishment. There shall be a position in the League styled as Parliamentarian and shall be appointed by the President. Rule 08.02 Responsibilities. The responsibilities of Parliamentarian shall be as follows: (a) To be well versed in the rules and procedures of parliamentary law. (b) To advise the presiding officer on questions of procedure in transacting the business of the League efficiently, legally and impartially. (c) To answer questions when addressed.

Resolutions Committee

Chair: Jennifer Sandberg, Clerk-Treasurer, Cedar Lake

Rule 06.12 Resolutions Chair. There shall be a Resolutions Chair appointed by the President according to the Article VII of the League Constitution. (a) The Chair shall be selected by the President. (b) The Chair shall receive resolutions from any League Committee or member. (c) The Chair shall arrange resolutions in proper form, eliminate duplications, and offer all resolutions relating to a specific subject in logical sequence. (d) The Chair may make alterations only with the sponsor’s consent. (e) The Chair shall report all resolutions. (f) The Chair shall write resolutions as needed. Samples of prior year resolutions shall be made available from the League Secretary-Treasurer. (g) The Chair shall present resolutions by reading them in their entirety or if providing copies electronically to the membership or to all members in attendance at the opening business session of the Conference, reading them by title only. Adoption shall be at the closing business session.

Retirement Recognition Committee

Chair: Rebecca Hartzler, Clerk-Treasurer, Akron
Dave Benson, Clerk-Treasurer, Crown Point

Rule 06.14. Retirement Recognition Committee. There shall be a Retirement Recognition Committee appointed by the President according to Article VII of the League Constitution. (a) The Chair shall be selected by the President. (b) The Committee shall compile and maintain a list of honored retiring members who are not continuing in office for any reason except for reason of disrepute, and have met the following qualifications: (1) Served in office as elected Clerk or Clerk-Treasurer for a minimum of eight (8) years. (2) Paid member in good standing of the League. (3) Certified in good standing as an Indiana Accredited Municipal Clerk. (4) Attendance at a minimum of two (2) district meetings and two (2) League conferences in the prior four (4) years. (c) The Committee shall report to the Executive Committee the list of honored retiring members and conduct a ceremony honoring these members in order to present an appropriate honorarium gift at a League meeting. (d) The cost of each honorarium gift shall not exceed $60 each without prior authorization of the Executive Committee.