Administration

Katelyn Zeits, MPA County Administrator Jackie Palfey Human Resource Manager Rose Lynn Executive Assistant

• Employment Recruitment and Retention - Employment Applications
• Annual budget preparation and distribution
• Liaison to Board of Commissioners with the public

• Communicate and coordinate all County Board policies and decisions to all affected departments. Cooperates with department heads and elected officials to insure such policies and decisions are carried out as defined.
• Act as a communication link between the County Board of Commissioners, other governmental units, department heads, elected officials, various County organizations.
• Implements County Board approval of methods or operational changes, assist departments to institute said changes.
• Assists with County Committees
• Plans, coordinates and submits annual operating and capital budgets to the Board of Commissioners. Maintains and updates current budgets.
• Insures that an accounting system is implemented and properly observed by all County offices, officers, and departments.
• Oversees and responsible for maintenance and repair of County Courthouse, grounds, and other County owned facilities.
• Negotiates labor contracts with county bargaining units
• Maintains accounts payable.
• Administers County employee fringe benefit programs, payroll, and personnel records
• Oversees the Maintenance Department and all appointed Department Leaders
• Oversees the operations of the Animal Control Office

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FOIA Document/Forms4 documents

• Request for Public Records
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• Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
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• FOIA Policy, Procedures, and Guidelines
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• FOIA Fee, Appeal Form
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Strategic Priorities, Goals and Actions1 document

• Strategic Priorities, Goals and Actions - Adopted May 23, 2023
  document Header Strategic Priorities, Goals and Actions - Adopted May 23, 2023

Incentive Plan10 documents

• County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2023
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• County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2022
  document Header County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2022
• County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2021
  document Header County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2021
• County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2020
  document Header County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2020
• County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2019
  document Header County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2019
• County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2018
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• County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2017
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• County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2016
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• County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2015
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• County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2014
  document Header County Incentive Plan (Budget) Report 2014

Budget Information6 documents

• Final Benzie County FY 2023/24 Budget
  document Header Final Benzie County FY 2023/24 Budget
  Adopted September 12, 2023
• Draft Benzie County FY 2023/24 Budget
  document Header Draft Benzie County FY 2023/24 Budget
• Benzie County FY 2022/23 Budget
  document Header Benzie County FY 2022/23 Budget
• Benzie County FY 2021/22 Budget
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• Benzie County FY 2020/21 Budget
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• Benzie County FY 2019/20 Budget
  document Header Benzie County FY 2019/20 Budget

Benzie County Employee Resources (original signatures required)6 documents

• Travel Expense Report
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• Staff Policy Manual
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• Michigan State Income Tax W4 Form
  document Header Michigan State Income Tax W4 Form
• Federal Income Tax W-4 Form
  document Header Federal Income Tax W-4 Form
• Employee Information Form
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• Direct Deposit Form
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Pension/OPEB Reporting3 documents

• 2023
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• 2022
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• 2021
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Benzie County Master Plan1 document

• 2017 Master Plan
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