Executive Administration

Officials Appointed by the Board of Commissioners

County Manager

Paul Van Haute has served as Putnam County Manager since 2010. The Board of County Commissioners sets policy for the County and the County Manager executes those policy decisions and leads the County organization by overseeing the administration of County departments. The County Manager also advises the Board on operational and financial matters, services and other issues, and submits an annual operating and capital budget for the Board’s consideration.

County Clerk

Lynn Butterworth was appointed County Clerk in February 2007. The mission of the County Clerk is to provide administrative support for the Board of Commissioners, increase the efficiency of the county government through effective and accurate records management, and to record and carry out official actions of the Board of Commissioners. The County Clerk is the official custodian of records for all actions taken by the Board of Commissioners. Responsibilities include preparing and publishing agendas, meeting packages and minutes for the board meetings, distributing the board actions to the constitutional officers and department heads, and maintenance of the records.

County Attorney

F. Adam Nelson, The Nelson Law Group

Deputy County Clerk

Mercy Fluker began her career as Deputy County Clerk in November 2024. The Deputy County Clerk is responsible for performing a wide variety of administrative and clerical duties in support of the County Clerk. This position also serves as alternate custodian of county records and contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of county government operations.