The Administrative & Community Services Department provides many functions for the City of Indianola and Indianola Municipal Utilities.
First, the City Clerk’s Office administers utility billing, payroll, accounts payables, accounts receivables, cash receipts, and other financial operations for the City of Indianola and Indianola Municipal Utilities. Other related activities include managing permitting processes, financial reporting, debt issuance, serving as the custodian of official records, compiling meeting minutes, and the processing of contracts, assessments, and utility connection fees.
Second, the department serves as the public information source for the City of Indianola. These activities include production of newsletters for the public and employees, development of the City of Indianola’s web site, and overseeing cable Channel 7. Other related activities include administering the technology that is used to produce these information sources and developing content such as video segments, information slides, and articles.
Third, the department provides other administrative and community service activities. It manages the internal wide area network, telecommunications, and software that impacts the organization. It also provides management advisement to community efforts and organizations that improve Indianola’s economic vitality.
