This document provides information about Eaton County government. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of county government compared to other levels of government. It highlights various county departments and elected officials, including the sheriff, prosecutor, clerk, treasurer, and drain commissioner. It emphasizes that county government works collaboratively with other entities to efficiently provide services to residents. It encourages residents to get involved with their county government.

1. 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

2. WELCOME TO EATON COUNTY AND DELTA
TOWNSHIP!

3. CONGRATULATIONS TO DELTA TOWNSHIP AND THE
DELTA SIDE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR
SHOWCASING THE PROGRESS AND GROWTH HERE!

4. EATON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

5. Presentation Sponsored by Eaton County
Commissioners Howard Spence & Jane Whitacre

6. What does Eaton County Government Do?
How does County Government fit into the government process compared to state
government, city government, or Township Government?

7. Stop by and Talk About it With Us? Or Get a
Brochure about County Services?

8. Eaton County Government Information
www.EatonCounty.org
1045 Independence Blvd
Charlotte, MI 48854
(517) 543-7500

9. 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!

12. Counties Work With Other Governmental Units in
Collaborative Efforts to Save Money and Avoid
Duplication and Excessive Government Costs

13. 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.

14. 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

15. Seen a Pot Hole Lately?
• Maintaining County Roads (85% of total roads) and keeping them safe and
ploughed during inclement weather

16. Who are the Some of the Officials and County
Employees Who Make County Government Work?

17. 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.

18. Eaton County Elected Officials

19. Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich

20. Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd

21. County Clerk Diana Bosworth

22. County Treasurer Bob Robinson

23. Drain Commissioner Richard Wagner

24. Judge Thomas Byerley

25. Judge Jeffrey Sauter

26. Judge Jan Cunningham

27. Judge Julie Reincke

28. Judge Harvey Hoffman

29. Eaton County Board of Commissioners
Setting Policy for Eaton County and
Representing YOUR interests in Eaton County Government

30. Need Help Making County Government Work for
You or Your Business? Contact your County
Commissioner!

31. 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!

32. 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!

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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

37. 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.

38. Eaton County is Entering an Exciting Time as
Michigan Begins to Recover from the Great
Recession
YOUR 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!

39. 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!

40. 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!

41. Working TOGETHER we can SOLVE Problems and
Help Make Eaton County an Even Better Place