Treasurer
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The county treasurer is elected by vote of the county at large for a term of four years with a prohibition against serving more than two terms within twelve years.
Contact Information
Rush County Courthouse
101 East Second Street, Room 213
Rushville, Indiana 46173
Phone: 765-932-2386
Fax: 765-938-1163
Email: treasurer@rushcounty.in.gov
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 AM – 4 PM EST
Staff:
Missy Fizer, Deputy
Kiersten Houchins, Deputy
Primary duties of the Treasurer are to:
- The county treasurer is responsible for collecting taxes; and in the case of delinquent taxes, the treasurer may order the sale of real property to pay delinquent taxes. The treasurer also receives distributions of local income and other taxes that are collected by the state such as real estate tax, personal property tax, mobile home tax, state assessed tax, and the following miscellaneous taxes: auto excise tax.
- As an officer on the County Board of Finance, the treasurer is responsible to deposit, invest, and account for all monies entrusted to Rush County government. Together with the auditor, the treasurer ensures the proper distribution of funds. (Generally see IC 36-2-19 for duties of the county treasurer).
Source: “Guide to Indiana County Government” 2007 edition; Association of Indiana Counties, Inc.
