Navigation

County Administrator

Administrator’s Mission Statement
To manage and support county operations as directed by the Board of Commissioners in order to efficiently deliver services to citizens.

Overview
The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of Commissioners to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer, to implement Board policies, to supervise all functions that report to the Board of Commissioners, and to oversee the daily activities of the County. The County Administrator and support staff provide professional support, project management, and policy recommendations for the Board of Commissioners.

The Administrator’s Office is responsible for assisting the Board in meeting identified goals; developing annual budget recommendations; preparing agenda items for the Board of Commissioners; developing procedures to accompany Board policies; conducting program, departmental, and management analyses; coordinating the pursuit of the Board’s legislative agenda; and providing general administrative support.

Strategic Goals

  • Develop internal and external communication strategies
  • Maintain/enhance partnerships and relationships that support the mission of Cheboygan County government
  • Reduce cost of Cheboygan County government operations

Goals

  • Maintain the long-term financial health of the County
  • Create and foster a culture that promotes creative and strategic thinking to achieve the County’s Mission
  • Encourage the establishment of strategic, public/private, intergovernmental and interdepartmental partnerships
  • Provide efficient, effective, accurate, and timely information to the Board of Commissioners, departments/agencies, the judiciary, and the public

County Incentive Program

Cheboygan County receives revenue sharing payments from the State of Michigan to assist in provide funding for County services to the public.  A portion of these funds are distributed through the State’s County Incentive Program which requires the County to provide the following fiscal information for public review.

Accountability & Transparency

County Performance Dashboard

Citizen's Guide Graphs

County Administrator
Jeffery Lawson
adminlawson@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8855
Office
870 South Main St
PO 70
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Fax: (231) 627-8881
Hours
County Administrator
Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Additional Staff
Administrative Assistant
Kathy Morrow