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Bartholomew County CommissionerThe three commissioners are the custodians of the home rule powers of the county. Counties have 3 commissioners, one from each district in the county. Within the scope of home rule, commissioners may adopt and vest themselves with additional regulatory powers. The Bartholomew County Commission is a three (3) member board, whose members are elected to four (4) year terms. Representatives for each district are elected on different ballot years. Their specific powers and duties are defined in IC 36-2-2.Among the most important powers are those related to:• Auditing and authorizing claims against the county IC 36-2-6-2• Receiving bids and authorizing contracts• Controlling, maintaining, and supervising county property including courthouses, jails, and public offices IC 36-2-2-24• Supervising construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and county buildings• Exercising appointive powers including both the selection of members to fill positions on boards, commissions, and committees, and appointments of certain department heads• Planning and implementing strategies for solid waste handling as members of solid waste district boards IC 13-21-3-1• Serves on various county boards, commissions, and committees• Serve on the County Drainage Board with the County Surveyor IC 36-9-27· Receiving bids and authorizing contracts.· Exercising appointive powers including both the selection of members to fill positions onboards, commissions, and committees, and appointments of certain department heads.· Planning and implementing strategies for solid waste handling as members of solidwaste district boards.