City of Garrett, Indiana

The chief elected official of Garrett is the mayor, who is responsible for the overall operation of the City government.

Garrett's current Mayor is David P. Wiant, who has served since January 1, 2004. State law requires a mayor to reside within the City. There are no limits on the number of terms a mayor may serve.

The Mayor appoints some or all of the members of the following: Board of Works, Board of Zoning Appeals, Economic Development Commission, the Housing Authority, the Park Authority, the Plan Commission and the Redevelopment Commission.

The Mayor also appoints the City Attorney, Planning Director, Civil Defense Director, Police Chief, Street Superintendent and the Utility Superintendent, and hires other City personnel.