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What are the rules on electing chairs and vice chairs for county boards?

With the commencement of a new term of office on Jan. 1, 2025, comes the responsibility for county boards to elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson. This process is governed by Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 46.3. …

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The how-to guide for public meetings

MAC is again pleased to partner with the firm of Cohl, Stoker and Toskey on this summary of Michigan’s Open Meetings Act. Click through to see a digital, downloadable version …

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Opioid Settlement Center has all the resources for your county

A new digital resource page is designed to aid county leaders in plotting out their public health strategies funded by county shares of the national opioid settlement. Among the features of the new page are: • An overview of the opioid crisis and the national settlement • Numerous general resources on how counties could deploy their funds to maximize public health • Links to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services webinar recordings …

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Calculating the impact of wage, sick time ballot measures on counties

The Michigan Supreme Court recently issued a long-awaited opinion in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, restoring the 2018 voter-initiated provisions from the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (“IWOWA”) and the Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”). …

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See it now on MAC’s YouTube channel!

For all of the latest video content from MAC’s educational events, podcasts, media appearances and more, visit MAC’s YouTube channel. …

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Welcome to MAC (Michigan Association of Counties)
Founded on Feb. 1, 1898, MAC is the only statewide organization dedicated to the representation of all county commissioners in Michigan. MAC is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advances education, communication and cooperation among county government officials in Michigan. MAC is the counties’ voice at the state and federal level, providing legislative support on key issues affecting counties.