The Executive Branch of Indianapolis Government is in charge of daily municipal operations.
Indianapolis’ executive branch of government began in 1993 as the Executive and Legislative Department, reorganized from the Department of Administration, which had provided executive functions for over 20 years after city-county consolidation. This organizational rubric included several administrative, intergovernmental, and oversight functions of city-county government, and it consisted of six major divisions or offices. By the early 2020s, the executive branch had morphed again into a much larger organizational umbrella than the 1993 reorganization.
The unit in charge of Indianapolis’ executive branch (and thus these divisions of the branch) is —which includes the mayor, deputy mayors, and their staff. The mayor appoints the various heads of each office and department, subject to approval and oversight s by an appointed board of operations.
Departments
The Department of Code Enforcement’s central focus is maintaining code and policy regulation in Indianapolis, specifically looking at the use of property in relation to civil codes. This department contains the Bureau of Construction Services, the Bureau of Environmental Services, the Bureau of Property Safety and Maintenance, the Division of Inspection Services, and the city-county licensure review board. In addition, this department is also the home of the city’s Animal Care and Control Division.
The ‘s responsibility is the improvement of the city and its neighborhoods. It contains the Division of Community and Economic Development, the , and the Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals.
The ‘s focus is on communal activities. It maintains the city’s various public park facilities and accompanying land, and it puts together programming for these locations.
Upon the elimination of the city’s in 2016, the IMPD and the IFD became their own individual departments, reporting directly to the mayor’s office. IMPD is composed of over 1,500 police officers, while the IFD has its employees stationed at over 40 locations throughout the city. Both departments are responsible for the safety of Indianapolis residents. IMPD officers are tasked with keeping order and protecting citizens. IFD employees work to create fire protection as well as generate fire safety education.
The is responsible for the infrastructure of the city. It maintains multiple groups, like the Office of Sustainability and the Division of Operations.
Offices
The Office of Audit and Performance is a newer iteration of the Internal Audit Division. It conducts audits of the administration of city and county services and programs and the expenditure of funds for those purposes. It is also responsible for auditing the expenditures of federal funds received by the city.
The Office of Corporation Counsel provides legal advice and assistance to the mayor, the City-County Council, county officials, and city and county departments and agencies. Attorneys in the office may represent the city or county in lawsuits. Office staff also analyze bills introduced in the Indiana General Assembly to determine their impact on city and county affairs. The office includes the offices of the city , who is responsible for prosecuting violations of municipal ordinances, counseling, and litigation.
The Office of Education Innovation works on tasks related to the accountability of in the city as well as education initiatives throughout all Indianapolis schools.
The is also known as the Controller’s Office. Under the direction of the city controller, this office is responsible for accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and revenue collection functions. It is also responsible for managing the city’s debts, issuing licenses, and coordinating audits for federal programs. In discharging these responsibilities, the controller’s office works also with the Marion County auditor.
The Office of Minority and Women Business Development promotes economic opportunities for various underserved populations in Indianapolis. These people include women, those of minority status, veterans, and those with a disability. This office works closely with the Office of Equal Opportunity.
Following the elimination of the Department of Public Safety, the Office of Public Health and Safety was created to improve efficiency. The office takes a holistic look at crime prevention and mental health assistance, and it contains groups like Re-Entry Services and the Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services Division.
The Office of Cable Communications administers the city-county government’s own telecommunications operations and oversees the city-county government’s relations with companies providing service in Marion County. The office is advised by the five-member Cable Communications Advisory Board, with three members appointed by the City-County Council and two by the mayor. The office staff operates Government Cable Channel 16, which telecasts City-County Council meetings and other programming related to local government concerns. The office also reviews the compliance of cable television companies in Marion County with the terms of their franchise agreements.
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