County Administration

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 to local Unit Finances- MicommunityFinancials.michigan.gov

EVIP Debt Service Report 2021
FY22 Project Budget Report Template
Cheboygan County Form 4886 Signed
Municipal Performance Dashboard – Cheboygan County

Annual Financial Statements

2023 Cheboygan County Audited Financial Statements
2022 Cheboygan County Audited Financial Statements
2021 Cheboygan County Audited Financial Statements
2020 Cheboygan County Audited Financial Statements
2019 Cheboygan County Audited Financial Statements
2018 Cheboygan County Audited Financial Statements
2017 Cheboygan County Audited Financial Statements
2016 Cheboygan County Audited Financial Statements
2015 Cheboygan County Audited Financial Statements
2014 Cheboygan County Audited Financial Statements
2013 Cheboygan County Audited Financial Statements

Cheboygan County State Pension Report

2022 Cheboygan County Pension and OPEB Report
2023 Cheboygan County Pension and OPEB Report

COVID-19 Preparedness Plan

Cheboygan County Revised COVID-19 Preparedness Plan 4-21-21.pdf

Cheboygan County CDBG Citizen Participation Plan

Cheboygan County CDBG Public Participation Plan P.pdf

Cheboygan County Budget

2024 FINAL BUDGET
2023 FINAL BUDGET
2022 FINAL BUDGET
2021 FINAL BUDGET
2020 FINAL BUDGET
2019 FINAL BUDGET

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