District 1
Robert D. Schell (D) of 4492 Co. Rd. 489. PO Box 432, Onaway, MI 49765.
989 733 8601
District 1 Jurisdictions: Allis Township, Bearinger Township, North Allis Township, City of Onaway
District 2
Kristin A. Sorgenfrei (R) of 4141 S. Ocqueoc Rd., Millersburg, MI 49759.
989 733 4056
District 2 Jurisdictions: Case Township, Ocqueoc Township, Rogers Township
District 3
Michael Darga (D) of 1113 Dettloff, PO Box 108, Rogers City, MI 49779. 989 734 7219
District 3 Jurisdictions:City of Rogers City
District 4
Carl L. Altman (R) of 1104 West Hawks Highway, Hawks, MI 49743. 989 766 2773
District 4 Jurisdictions: Belknap Township, Bismarck Township, Metz Township, Moltke Township, Posen Township.
District 5
Stephen Lang (R) of 17815 Grand Lake Blvd. Presque Isle, MI 49777. 989 464 0343
District 5 Jurisdictions: Krakow Township, Presque Isle Township, Pulawski Township
Members Of...
Michigan Association of Counties |
County Commissioners Duties
County commissioners are elected officials who oversee county activities and work to ensure that citizen concerns are met,
federal and state requirements are fulfilled, and county operations run smoothly.
County commissioners spend a lot of time working with and representing people. They attend regular meetings of the county
board as well as meetings of board sub-committees and county-related boards and commissions. They represent county concerns
before local, state and national boards and commissions, including school boards, city councils, township boards, and state and
federal offices.
County commissioners work with constituents and respond to citizens concerns. While no minimum education or prior experience is required for becoming a county commissioner, individual backgrounds and
personalities can enhance the effectiveness of county commissioners. Useful experiences include having operated a business; service
in a township, school board or in city council; involvement in community activities; and management experience. Personal traits that
can benefit county commissioners include a sense of humor, an open mind, a vision of where county government should head, an
ability to compromise, and an ability to delegate. Effective communication and negotiation skills are also important.
Newly elected
commissioners take office on January 1st following the year in which they were elected. The chairman and vice chairman are elected at the organizational meeting of the Board of Commissioners, which is called and chaired by the County Clerk until a chairman is elected by fellow board memebers.
The following is a partial list of these duties and responsibilities:
County Management
Administration |
Taxation/Finance |
Establish policies and procedures for central
administration and county departments to meet
county goals.
Coordinate activities of the county board, central
administration and county departments with those of
the independently elected officers, including
treasurer, attorney and sheriff.
Oversee the county personnel system: authorize the number of county employees, establish salaries and
conditions of employment, approve county benefit
schedule, negotiate and approve labor agreements,
supervise appointed county department heads,
participate in and approve the recruitment and
employment of key county employees, and oversee the
implementation of the county pay equity plan and the
county affirmative action/equal opportunity plan.
Review liability issues and take appropriate measures to
protect county employees and entities.
Adopt and oversee the process for purchase of
equipment and supplies for use by the county.
Establish a plan for the review and evaluation of county
services and programs.
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Review, adjust and adopt the annual county budget for county departments
Authorize the levy and collection of county-wide property taxes.
Authorize the application for and/or receipt of funds from federal and state governments and their use within the county budget.
Adopt and participate in the implementation of fiscal management policies for the county in areas such as investments, reserve policy, short-term borrowing, use of bonds and risk management/insurance.
Monitor the overall fiscal health of the county through regular reports of the auditor, treasurer and finance departments.
Establish a process for approving the payment of expenses incurred by the county.
Develop and adopt a capital improvement program/budget covering major county expenditures over a series of years.
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2013 Committee Appointments
Altman, Schell, Darga (alt)
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Schell, Altman, Darge (alt)
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Finance and Auditing Committee |
Darga, Sorgenfrei, Lang (alt)
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Courthouse and Grounds (Airport, parks, road commission, equalization and footings, building authority, courhouse, jail and grounds)
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Lang, Schell,Sorgenfrei (alt)
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Personnel Committee |
Darga, Sorgenfrei, Lang (alt)
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Public Health and Safety Committee (Department of Human Services, Emergency Services,solid waste, housing commission and law enforcement)
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| Atlman, Sorgenfrei, Schell (alt), Lang (alt) |
District Health Board |
Special Appointments
| Altman |
Chief Administrative Officer |
| Sorgenfrei, Altman |
53d Circuit Court Advisory Committee |
| Sorgenfrei, Altman (alt) |
NEMCSA |
| Schell, Darga (alt) |
Michigan Works (Consortium) |
Altman |
Northern Counties Association |
| Lang, Sorgenfrei (alt members) |
Michigan Townships Association |
| Darga |
Multi County Authority for Solid Waste |
| Sorgenfrei |
Huron Pines R C and D |
| Altman, Schell |
Community Corrections Advisory Board |
| Altman, Schell (alt) |
NEMCOG |
Nowak (citizen appointed) |
Mental Health |
| Lang, Darga (alt) |
CDC/EDC/Tourism |
| Sorgenfrei |
Transit Authority |
| Altman, Darga (alt) |
Recycling Alliance |
Sorgenfrei |
Conservation District |
| Darga, Altman (alt) |
HUNT Board of Directors |
| Sorgenfrei, Lang (alt members) |
Senor Citizens |
| Lang |
Citizens Advisory Committee State Parks |
| Lang |
Department of Human Services |
Other Duties Include...
Represent county issues to state and/or federal legislative bodies. Adopt appropriate ordinances for the enforcement of county-wide actions. Ratify, modify or deny the actions of commissions and boards which are advisory to the county board. Approve county participation in joint powers agreements with other governmental units. Represent the county on administrative/advisory boards and commissions which provide direct and indirect county or county related services. These include airports, libraries, community corrections, local public health boards, community action agencies, mental health centers, extension services, regional development commissions, social services, joint solid waste commissions, and planning commissions.
Make decisions regarding participation in optional federal or state programs. Communicate county actions and concerns to the public through school groups, business groups, civic organizations, the press and other public forums. Participate in both district and statewide meetings of the Michigan Association of Counties including the annual meeting and the legislative conference. Attend conferences, meetings, training and other educational programs, as approved by the board, which relate to county activities. |
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