Town Government

Brownsburg Style of Government: Council-Manager

The Council-Manager form of government consists of a legislative and executive body—the Town Council—elected by popular vote and responsible for policy making. 

A Town Manager hired by the Town Council manages daily operations and serves as the chief executive officer. The elected Clerk-Treasurer serves as a chief financial officer.

Town facilities and operations include water and sewage treatment facilities, a street department, a fleet maintenance garage, parks and recreational facilities, fire and police, and administrative offices.

Town Council

Brownsburg Town Council consists of five members elected to serve four-year terms. Council members elected in November take office in January. Council then elects officers amongst themselves to serve one-year terms as Council President, Council Vice-President.

The Town Manager reports directly to Town Council. The Town Manager serves as the Town’s Chief Executive Officer, running Brownsburg's day-to-day activities while implementing policies of Town Council. 

Council meetings occur the second Tuesday of every month, followed by informal work sessions the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings are open to the public unless otherwise advertised as part of an executive session.

Mission

To foster a welcoming environment that promotes business development and a variety of educational, employment, and quality amenities for all.

Vision

3% Tax-based Growth: Strengthen our competitive position through infusion of investment. 

Boards and Commissions

Various boards and commissions play a vital role in Brownsburg’s local government by evaluating matters of special interest and when appropriate, making recommendations to Brownsburg Town Council. 

All board and commission meetings are open to the public. 

  • Advisory Plan Commission: The seven-member commission is responsible for adopting a comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances, and approving development plans.
  • Board of Police Commissioners: The five-member commission is responsible for appointing employees to serve in the Police Department and reviewing Police Department personnel matters.
  • Board of Zoning Appeals: This board is responsible for granting variances, developmental standards variances, variances of use (not available to area plan commissions), granting of special exceptions/conditional uses, and appeals from administrative decisions.
  • Economic Development Commission: The Economic Development Commission promotes and supports quality economic development to increase the number of quality jobs within the Town, to increase the non-resident share of the tax base, and to support local businesses.
  • Fire Territory Executive Board: The three-member executive board is responsible for reviewing Fire Territory policies matters.
  • Redevelopment Authority: The purpose of the Redevelopment Authority is to finance, construct, and lease local public improvements to the Redevelopment Commission amongst other purposes.
  • Redevelopment Commission: The Redevelopment Commission promotes a positive town image through well-designed, high-quality development; assists with the planning and development of businesses in designated areas; secures a comfortable quality of life for residents; and aids in the elimination of inappropriate land use.