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Otsego County Administrator
John M. Burt
Mission Statement
To manage Otsego County government as directed by the Board
of Commissioners to support our operations and provide efficient
services to our citizens.
The County Administrator is appointed by the
Board of Commissioners to implement Board policies, to oversee
the daily activities of the County, to serve as the Chief
Executive Officer, and to supervise functions that report to the
Board of Commissioners. The Office of the County Administrator
has two full time employees. The County Administration offices
include the offices of Human Resources and Finance, providing
full administrative, financial and personnel support to the
Board of Commissioners, elected officials and employees, and
assisting the public with Freedom of Information Act inquiries
and general information dissemination.
The Administrator’s office is responsible for assisting the
Board in meeting identified goals; developing agenda items for
the Board of Commissioners; developing procedures to accompany
board approved policies; management of county personnel,
including negotiation of union and employment contracts;
conducting program, departmental, and management analysis; and
providing general administrative support.
In 2004, the Office of the County Administrator facilitated the
development of a county-wide governmental strategic plan;
upgraded the county’s telecommunications equipment; installed
new financial software, including budgeting, tax collection,
payables, payroll and grant management; developed an employee
newsletter – The Otsego County Line; and assisted with the
implementation of the University Center Metropolitan Area
Network.
2005 will be a busy year as we complete the compilation of a
comprehensive compensation and classification study, update the
Otsego County Personnel Manual, initiate regular public updates
via local media, and continue to provide training and
development for our employees to provide excellent service to
all our citizens.
Goals of Otsego County Administration:
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Implement the initiatives identified by the
Board of Commissioners
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Monitor, maintain and improve the county’s
long term fiscal condition
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Promote continuous organizational
improvement
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Communicate important information in a timely
manner
The Office of the County Administrator may be contacted by phone 989-731-7520,
by fax 989-731-7529 or by email at
jburt@otsegocountymi.gov or
spremo@otsegocountymi.gov.
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