Paula Brooks Email and Phone Number

As I reflect on June, 1992 when I began working as Election Clerk for White County, it was amazing to know I had been given the opportunity to serve in local government, to make a difference in the lives of White County residents, & to begin what would be a 26+-year opportunity to learn new skills & be a more effective leader & public servant.While in the Clerk’s Office, I prepared myself for the opportunity to serve as White County Recorder. I filed for candidacy, worked hard & became… Show more As I reflect on June, 1992 when I began working as Election Clerk for White County, it was amazing to know I had been given the opportunity to serve in local government, to make a difference in the lives of White County residents, & to begin what would be a 26+-year opportunity to learn new skills & be a more effective leader & public servant.While in the Clerk’s Office, I prepared myself for the opportunity to serve as White County Recorder. I filed for candidacy, worked hard & became your Recorder on January 1, 2006. During this four-year term, I facilitated the scanning & indexing of all historical archives to provide easy access to searchers. I led the transition to paperless practice by implementing an e-filing recording system so banks, attorneys & title companies could electronically submit records efficiently straight from their offices. As Recorder, I also initiated the implementation of the property fraud alert to notify residents when a document had been recorded in their name.Four years later, I had the opportunity to be elected as your Clerk of Courts. As a previous deputy clerk, I knew I wanted to be part of positive change by once again leading the transition to the paperless practice of court documents, reallocating manpower and tax dollars. During my eight years as Clerk, I implemented best practices for operating procedures and policy while proposing a reduced budget to the county council each year. Serving on the Election Board during this time, vote Centers were established, epollbooks were implemented, & security protocols were designed to ensure accuracy & integrity of the election process. From my past experience as a public servant, I have adapted to each office held while customizing those positions with personal vision and dynamic goals to best serve the citizens of White County. I’d love the opportunity to once again create a high performance, professional, & positive culture at the White County Courthouse as your next Treasurer. Show less

Elected PositionJudicial Related:Keep record of all judgments, orders and decrees for the court which serves as the historical record of the court's ordersCertify court filed documentsMaintain all records of pleadings, motions, papers, evidence and court rulings of the courtKeep on file a record of all foreign judgments against citizens of the county and from other states and countiesReceive complaints and initial pleadingsReceive payment of fines and money judgments… Show more Elected PositionJudicial Related:Keep record of all judgments, orders and decrees for the court which serves as the historical record of the court's ordersCertify court filed documentsMaintain all records of pleadings, motions, papers, evidence and court rulings of the courtKeep on file a record of all foreign judgments against citizens of the county and from other states and countiesReceive complaints and initial pleadingsReceive payment of fines and money judgments levied by the court, including Child SupportPrepares budget estimatesSecretary to the County Commission on Public RecordAdd court related records to microfilm as requiredElection Related:Serve as member and secretary of the county election board Receives filings of candidacy from persons seeking certain elective public offices and issues certificates of electionServe as the voter registration officer Registers all voters within the county; maintains official records of registration and turnout histories; generates records for use by precinct election board members to verify registered voters to polling locations; instructs and gives credentials to outside registrars; notifies of precinct changes and provides certification for petition of candidates' and independent political parties' names to be on the ballotResponsible for preparing and proofing ballots, processes candidate declarations and campaign finance reports, trains and compensates precinct election day staff members; provides and allocates supplies and equipment for all precincts; redefines precinct boundary lines; demonstrates and instructs in the use of voting machines and verifies the accuracy and integrity of the voting machines and training poll workersSecures voting precinct locations; complies with handicapped accessibility requirements; recommends adjustments to facilities; and mediates contractsAbsentee voter board responsibilitiesPrepares the certification of the official vote totals Show less

Elected PositionThe county recorder's function is to maintain permanent public records involving a wide variety of instruments. These documents detail transactions involving real estate, mining, personal property, mortgages, liens, leases, subdivision plats, military discharges, personal bonds, etc. {IC 36-2-11-8} Generally, all of these instruments are recorded either for giving legal public notice of their existence or for safekeeping and future reference.The recorder maintains… Show more Elected PositionThe county recorder's function is to maintain permanent public records involving a wide variety of instruments. These documents detail transactions involving real estate, mining, personal property, mortgages, liens, leases, subdivision plats, military discharges, personal bonds, etc. {IC 36-2-11-8} Generally, all of these instruments are recorded either for giving legal public notice of their existence or for safekeeping and future reference.The recorder maintains and preserves all legal documents affecting title to real property. These records are the legal basis for determining ownership. The degree with which the recorder fulfills his or her responsibilities ultimately forms the legal foundation for the institution of private property.The recorder is a member of the county commission on public records, which has authority over the preservation or disposition of all public records maintained by the county. {IC 5-15-6}.(Generally see IC 36-2-11, for the duties of the county recorder.) Show less

The Deputy Clerk is authorized by the Clerk to perform all the duties andfunctions in the office of the Clerk and as directed and/or assigned by the Clerk, under the Clerk's name. Under the direct administrative supervision of the County clerk of courts, the Deputy Clerk assists in the processing and organizing of court documents, election/voter duties, other administrative duties as outlined under the Clerk's functions and provides service to the citizens of the county.