County Commissioners
County governments were originally created as administrative divisions of the states. Each state government in the country has designed, through its constitution and statutes, the authorities and powers that counties may exercise.
The powers of County Government Officials, in the State of Indiana, are divided along the same lines as the Federal and State Governments with three main branches. The Judicial, Fiscal, and Administrative Branch.
Vigo County has three Commissioners who are the administrative arm of County Government. The terms of office for County Commissioners are four (4) years on a staggered basis. The prospective Commissioner must reside in a certain district but elected by a majority vote of the County. Commissioners represent all citizens of Vigo County. The County Commissioners are empowered to set county policy, adopt laws, implement them, and, except for the responsibilities of other elected officials, carry out day-to-day operations of the County.
2023 Vigo County Commissioners:
- Mike Morris
- Chris Switzer
- Mark Clinkenbeard
Administrative Assistant Tammy Allen 812-231-6200
The County Commissioners are normally in the office Monday thru Friday From 8:00AM to 4:00PM, but as the highest ranking elected official they are technically on duty, and on call, 24 hours a day.
The Commissioners have a standing meeting on Tuesday’s at 9:00 a.m. If a meeting is cancelled, notice will be provided on the county website. Public is encouraged to attend.
The Commissioners office is located at 650 South 1st Street and the entrance is at the West side of the building. We try to have at least one Commissioner “in office” during 8:00 to 4:00 normal hours of operation.
Meetings can be scheduled by contacting Tammy Allen at 812-231-6200.
The Vigo County Commissioners are proud to support the Vigo County School Corporation on S.A.F.E.
Contact Us
Terre Haute, IN 47807
- Phone: (812) 462-3367
- Fax:
(812) 234-2409 - Staff Directory
- Hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays