EATON COUNTY GOVERNMENT
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, VISIT, AND SHOP! COUNTY GOVERNMENT WORKING HARD TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF EATON
COUNTY AND OUR GUESTS
WELCOME TO EATON COUNTY AND DELTA TOWNSHIP!
CONGRATULATIONS TO DELTA TOWNSHIP AND THE DELTA SIDE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR SHOWCASING THE PROGRESS AND GROWTH HERE!
EATON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Presentation Sponsored by Eaton County Commissioners Howard Spence & Jane Whitacre
What does Eaton County Government Do?
How does County Government fit into the government process compared to state government, city government, or Township Government?
Stop by and Talk About it With Us? Or Get a Brochure about County Services?
Eaton County Government Information
www.EatonCounty.org
1045 Independence Blvd
Charlotte, MI 48854
(517) 543-7500
Download the 2014 Eaton County Directory from www.EatonCounty.org!
Have Phone numbers and
Email Addresses of your
County Officials at your
fingertips! PDF Directory is
free and is sure to help you
navigate the Eaton County
government organization!
Counties Work With Other Governmental Units in Collaborative Efforts to Save Money and Avoid Duplication and Excessive Government Costs
A Local Example: Our Eaton County Sheriff Contracts with Delta Township to Provide Police Protection
Eaton County Law
Enforcement
Collaborates with
sheriffs and local
police throughout
the Tri-County
region to combat
crime.
The State Legislature Determines the Powers and Authorities of Counties, Cities and Townships
• Important County Functions:• Providing for the Safety and welfare of citizens
through sheriff police activities, Emergency Management System activities,
• Providing a Court system and criminal justice system to adjudicate disputes and to enforce the laws
Seen a Pot Hole Lately?
• Maintaining County Roads (85% of total roads) and keeping them safe and ploughed during inclement weather
Who are the Some of the Officials and County Employees Who Make County Government Work?
Many Dedicated and Long Time, Experienced Public Employees and Energetic Elected Officials Stand Ready to Help You, Your businesses, and Families!
Approximately 400 career public employees work for Eaton County in
may different capacities – all dedicated to helping residents of Eaton
County meet their personal family and business goals.
Most of the Employees are under the general supervision of John
Fuentes, Eaton County Controller. The Controller is responsible for the
day to day administration and management of the county’s resources,
and reports directly to the Eaton County Board of Commissioners.
Many county employees are under the daily supervision of elected
officials who have specific statutory responsibilities and duties which
benefit our residents.
Eaton County Elected Officials
Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich
Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd
County Clerk Diana Bosworth
County Treasurer Bob Robinson
Drain Commissioner Richard Wagner
Judge Thomas Byerley
Judge Jeffrey Sauter
Judge Jan Cunningham
Judge Julie Reincke
Judge Harvey Hoffman
Eaton County Board of Commissioners
Setting Policy for Eaton County and
Representing YOUR interests in Eaton County Government
Need Help Making County Government Work for You or Your Business? Contact your County
Commissioner!
Don’t Know Where to Turn for an Answer from Government? Start by Calling 2-1-1
Trained Staff at the 2-1-1 Location Can Get You to the
Right Office for Help in the Tri-County Area!
Got an EMERGENCY? Call 9-1-1 for County EMS Services or Law Enforcement!
Need Information about the
New “Intelligent 9-1-1
Service” Just introduced in
Eaton County?
Ask Here and Get an
Information Brochure. Then
Go Online and Update your
9-1-1 Profile. It could save
YOUR life or the Life of
Someone you Love!
Commissioners Set County Policy and Help Provide County Management Oversight
Commissioners in Eaton County Work Part Time, but Maintain Other Professional Roles in the Community. They advocate for their constituents, and Can often be found involved in related civic activities.
Next time you see your Commissioner in public, don’t hesitate to approach him to discuss what is going on in Eaton County and Issues related to You.
Commissioners Have Their Own Interests and Goals for Eaton County. Ask About Them!
The Diverse Backgrounds of the Commissioners who the Voters have elected in Eaton County results individual Commissioners developing specialty areas of interest and expertise – which ultimately benefits us all by leading to decisions which reflect a wide range of experiences and perspectives.
Commissioners Become Involved in Idea and Issue Expertise Exchange and Development throughout
the Region and State
Many issues affecting the welfare of Eaton County residents and our children cannot be solved strictly within the boundaries of our County. Eaton County is involved in many collaborative efforts with our neighboring counties and the many authorities and villages, cities, and municipalities within the region – as well as with state and even federal agencies.
Commissioners work with businesses and individuals to achieve benefits for our residents and our children
In this picture Eaton County Commissioner Osieczonek and Eaton County Road Commission Chair Dorothy Maxwell look on as the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Executive, Sue Pigg, awards Eaton County’s Relevant Academy with a check symbolizing a HUD grant awarded to get “marginalized” student residents in Eaton more involved in the governmental planning process
Commissioners are involved to advocate county interests at the Michigan Association of Counties
and to Representatives in the Michigan Legislature
An important part of learning to adequately represent the interests of Eaton County businesses and constituents requires taking time to participate in informational training and conferences at various locations within the state. This picture shows Commissioner Spence at the MAC fall legislative conference in Frankenmuth chatting with the Vice-President of the National Association of Counties.
Eaton County is Entering an Exciting Time as Michigan Begins to Recover from the Great
RecessionYOUR COUNTY GOVERNMENT WANTS TO WORK WITH YOU TO ASSURE THAT THE
RECOVERY IS AS COMPLETE AS IT CAN BE, AND THAT AS MANY RESIDENTS AS POSSIBLE BENEFIT FROM ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR AREA!
Stop By to Get Literature Relating to What’s Going on in Eaton County and Info to Help You, Your Business, and Your Family!
Eaton County Supports Businesses and
Families in Collaborative Partnerships…
Fast, friendly, helpful, and at YOUR
service! Getting help from Government
is never a long shot in Eaton County!
YOU Become Involved in Eaton Government!
Apply to be INVOLVED as a volunteer
decision maker on one of the many
county Boards and Work Groups
which the Board of Commissioners
establishes to help make Eaton
County run smoothly and to help
bring innovation and growth into our
communities.
APPLICATIONS FOR COUNTY
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AND ALSO
COMPENSATED POSITIONS CAN BE
OBTAINED HERE NOW, OR ONLINE
AT WWW.EATONCOUNTY.ORG.
YOUR Ideas may be JUST
what is needed to help
solve problems and
issues that arise in Eaton
County!
Working TOGETHER we can SOLVE Problems and Help Make Eaton County an Even Better Place