The Administration Office was established by a resolution of the Allegan County Board of Commissioners on October 27, 1987, under the authority granted by Public Act 156 of 1851 Section 46.11.

The County Administrator (with the support of his staff) serves as the Chief Administrative Officer appointed by Board of Commissioners to:

1. advise and assist the Board in planning and the development of public policy and implement policies once approved,
2. oversee the daily activities and overall business of the County,
3. maintain good working relationships between the Board and other elected officials and acts as the first step and/or liaison for all matters to be considered by the Board of Commissioners,
4. provide legal counsel in all legal County matters,
5. supervise a variety of services:

• Administration
• Central Dispatch
• Department of Senior/Veterans Services
• Equalization
• Facilities Management
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Services
• Office of the Public Defender
• Parks & Recreation
• Public Health Department
• Transportation

To view a complete listing of responsibilities, please review the County Administrator job description.

To view the County's Budget materials, please click the link below:
Budget Information

To view the County Plans & Policies, please click the link below:
Plans and Policies

The County Administrator also serves as the County's Freedom of Information Act Coordinator (designated by the Board of Commissioners).