Board of Commissioners

The three officials who comprise the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners are elected from and represent separate districts for a term of four years. These districts must be redrawn once every ten years.

The Board of County Commissioners serve as the executive and administrative authority for the county. It operates and maintains all county facilities and property; negotiate contracts; permits all purchasing and claim payments; receives bids for construction projects and maintenance of roads and bridges; makes appointments to certain board and authorities; oversees certain election functions; prepares the annual county budget and serves on the Board of County Finance.

Commissioner Forms

Privilege of the Floor Form (used to sign up to speak during a Commissioner's Public Meeting)

Online Form

PDF Form

Request to Utilize a County Building for an Event

Online Form

PDF Form  

  1. 2023 BOC Meeting Dates
  2. 2023 Holiday Schedule

Who is my County Commissioner?



Carl Baxmeyer2Carl H. Baxmeyer
District 1 (View Map)
Townships:
German, Harris, Greene, Olive, Warren
Portions of Clay & Portage
Represents:
Data Board, Board of Finance, Solid Waste
Deborah Fleming_staff ImageDeborah A. Fleming, DMD, Vice-President
District 3 (View Map)
Townships:
Liberty, Lincoln, Madison, Union
Portions of Centre, Clay, Penn & Portage
Represents:
Michiana Area Council of Governments, Board of Finance, Solid Waste & the Housing Consortium
Derek Dieter_ staff imageDerek D. Dieter, Member
District 2 (View Map)
Townships:
Portions of Clay, Centre, Penn & Portage
Represents:
PSAP Executive Board, St. Joseph River Basin, Drainage Board, Board of Finance, Solid Waste & the Housing Consortium