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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE

Personnel & Contact
Information
 
County Administrator –
    Chris Olson
    231-882-0558

Administrative Assistant –
    Maridee Cutler
    231-882-0035

FAX: 231-882-7072
Location / Address

Upper Level
Government Center
448 Court Place
Beulah, MI 49617

Office Hours
 
Monday — Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services Offered

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

Description

It is the role of the County Administrator's Office to provide effective government services while providing professional, administrative and quality customer service to the public, law enforcement agencies and other county departments who utilize these services. The County Administrator is responsible for coordinating departmental activities, studying administrative procedures and organization, and recommending changes to improve the operations of County government, reviewing budget requests and making recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, and performing other related duties assigned by the Board of Commissioners.

Department Functions

  • The County Administrator serves the Board as its agent in administrative matters.
  • 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 Board 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.
  • Manages funding of 9-1-1/Dispatch and submits applicable 9-1-1 funding reports to the State
  • Oversees the ownership and funding requirements of the Point Betsie Light Station
  • Serves as staff representative to the Betsie Valley Trailway Management Council
  • 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 Supervisors
  • Oversees the operations of the Animal Control Office
  • Oversees Marine/Snowmobile grants
  • FOIA Coordinator for Government Center
  • Administrates the Remonumentation Program

Documents

2010 Budget Committee Meeting Schedule

Forms

Employment Application
Request For Disclosure of Public Records

Related Web Links

Summary of Michigan's Freedom of Information Act - From the Michigan Attorney General.

Staff Resources

Direct Deposit Sign Up Sheet
Employee Information Form
Employment Reimbursement Claim Form
Federal Income Tax 2009 W-4 Form
Michigan State Income Tax 2009 W4 Form


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Last Revised:
5-10-2012

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