With adoption of the current constitution in 1851 the treasurer's office was filled by a public statewide election every four years.

Should they resign, be impeached, or die in office the governor has the power to appoint a temporary treasurer to serve until the next general election.

A treasurer may be elected to consecutive terms, but may serve no more than eight years in any twelve-year period.

As a member of these boards, the treasurer has a wide range of influence on the state's financial management.

[3] The Indiana Institute for Public Funds Management is private organization that was developed to provide financial education for municipal government leaders.