Boards,Committees,Commissions

Board of Commissioners - Current Standing Committee Members (pdf) 

Standing Committees of the Board of Commissioners are made up of three appointed Commissioners to review topics that fall under the following descriptions

• ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: To review and tentatively approve payments of bills and vouchers on a bi-weekly schedule.
• CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Matters relating to the Sheriff Department, Courts, Prosecutor, Child Care-MSC, Child Care-DHS, Medical Examiner, Bailiff, Emergency Services, Public Defender.
• HUMAN SERVICES: Matters relating to the Health Department, Mental Health, Department on Aging, M.S.U. Extension, Michigan Works, Lenawee Transportation, Veteran’s Affairs.
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / EQUALIZATION: Oversees Equalization Department and meets with County Assessors for setting valuations. Coordinates computer functions of County departments, develop plans for utilization of hardware and software.
• PERSONNEL/WAYS AND MEANS:  Budget preparations, development of draft budget for recommendation; approval, financial oversight, Register of Deeds, Clerk, Administrator, Equalization, Treasurer.
• PHYSICAL RESOURCES: Matters relating to the Drain Commission, Parks, Planning Commission, Buildings and Grounds, Airport, Soil Conservation, Economic Development, Printing and Purchasing.
• POLICIES & PROCEDURES: To review County policies, including the Employee Handbook, and recommend any amendments or new policies to the full Board of Commissioners for consideration. 
• RULES & APPOINTMENTS: Confirms the BOC Chair’s appointments to various committees and boards and recommends confirmation to the full Board of Commissioners.  Recommend established rules and policies for the Board of Commissioners.

A list of the current members of Standing Committees (pdf)