Office of the Clerk-Treasurer

The Clerk-Treasurer is elected every four years by city residents at the same time as
the Mayor and Common Council. No other elected municipal duties are as specifically defined by law as the duties of the Clerk-Treasurer. This person is responsible for the overall collection and disbursement of funds, the administration of the accounting system, the signing of checks, the city seal, and serves as the investment coordinator
for the municipal treasury. The Clerk-Treasurer oversees payroll, accounts payable, taxes and grants for the City of Angola. The Clerk-Treasurer also serves as clerk of the Common Council and Board of Public Works and Safety by attending meetings,
preparing agendas, and recording proceedings.

Deb Twitchell has been the City of Angola Clerk-Treasurer since 1996. She has worked for the City since 1991. Before coming to Angola, Deb served as Clerk-Treasurer for the Town of Orland from 1982-1991.

Clerk-Treasurer Twitchell is Angola's first Indiana Accredited Municipal Clerk (IAMC), receiving that status through the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers (ILMCT). She also holds the title of Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. In addition, Deb has been designated a Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA) through the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada. Deb has over 500 hours of continuing education to receive these designations, which must be maintained throughout the year.

During the annual conference of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns in Evansville, Deb was presented with the 2007 Financial Management Award. This award is presented annually to a finance officer or administrator who has made outstanding achievements in fiscal management, fiscal recording, and leadership in public office.

Deb serves on the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Executive Committee (ILMCT 2007 to present). She served as co-chair of the Education and Professional Development Committee from 1999-2004 for the ILMCT. In addition, she was the co-chair of the 2008 ILMCT Annual Conference in Evansville and will serve as co-chair for the 2012 conference in Indianapolis

In addition, she serves on the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) Board of Directors (2002 to present), Legislative Committee, Finance and Budget Committee, and Municipal Finance Policy Committee. The Legislative Committee's primary duties are to: review legislative proposals from the IACT membership and staff; design legislation in response to policies and resolutions adopted at the IACT Annual Conference; provide testimony and other legislative representation and support activities on behalf of IACT; act as spokesperson and communicator with media, membership, and other groups on legislative matters; monitor and review legislative developments during the General Assembly and interim study period; maintain communication with legislators on development of IACT issues; and review and recommend policy resolutions for consideration at the Annual Conference. The committee meets approximately six to eight times per year. The Finance and Budget Committee submits a proposed budget to the Board of Directors and monitors IACT financial affairs. In addition, the committee recommends any dues increase or changes that may be necessary. The Municipal Finance Policy Committee studies municipal finance issues, monitors and reviews pending legislation, and develops legislation. The committee also works with state and federal agencies to advance municipal issues.