OTTAWA (WHTC-AM/FM) — Brad Slagh’s victory in his campaign for the 90th District the State House of Representatives means that his current job, Ottawa County Treasurer, will be vacant on Jan. 1, 2019.
County officials must appoint a candidate to fill the remainder of Slagh’s term as county treasurer, which expires on Dec. 31, 2020.
The treasurer’s main job includes being custodian of all county funds, property tax rolls, and certifications; recording revenue; collecting delinquent property taxes; conducting tax foreclosures; and managing dog licenses.
According to county records, the treasurer is also a member of the following commissions and boards: elections; plat; tax allocation; and apportionment. The treasurer also belongs to Ottawa County’s economic development corporation; Michigan Insurance Authority, Technology Advisory Group and chairs the county’s land bank authority.
Applications for Ottawa County Treasurer are being accepted though Friday, Dec. 7.
Letters of application and résumés can be emailed to ssayles@miOttawa.org or mailed via the U.S. Postal Service — but traditionally mailed applications must be postmarked by Dec. 7 — and addressed to:
The Ottawa County Clerk/Register’s OfficeAttn: Sherri Sayles414 Washington Room 320Grand Haven, MI 49417
The selection committee is comprised of County Clerk/Register Justin Roebuck; County Prosecutor Ron Frantz; and Probate Judge Mark Feyen.
This group will review the letters and résumés on Dec. 10, with interviews conducted in an open meeting on a date to be announced.
Call County Clerk/Register’s Office at 616-846-8107 for details.
