County commissioners are encouraged to apply now for MAC’s five standing committees for 2025. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2025. To apply, please email a completed application form to Deena Bosworth at bosworth@micounties.org.

To ensure continuity, commissioners who served on committees in 2024 and attended at least three meetings have been contacted to confirm their interest in continuing. New applicants are encouraged to apply, as MAC strives to maintain balanced regional representation across all committees. MAC’s president appoints all committee members.

MAC’s standing committees play a critical role in shaping the association’s policy platform and legislative advocacy. Each committee meets approximately six times per year, with the option for members to participate remotely via Zoom. Meetings will begin in February 2025.

The work of MAC depends heavily on the diverse perspectives and expertise of our member counties. Ensuring representation from every county across Michigan strengthens our policy positions and enhances our ability to effectively advocate for counties’ interests at the State Capitol and with federal officials.

Through input from these committees, the MAC Board of Directors develops legislative policies that address the unique needs and challenges facing Michigan’s counties. Your voice and expertise are vital to this process.

Committee overview

Finance and General Government (meets the 1st Friday at 10 a.m.)

Focuses on property tax revenue, property tax assessments, special millages, county revenue sharing, and government operational issues such as the Open Meetings Act, FOIA and zoning.

Environmental, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Tourism (meets the 2nd Friday at 10 a.m.)

Covers issues related to mining, state and federal land acquisitions, PILT, solid waste management, water quality, energy, conservation and tourism.

Health and Human Services (meets the 4th Monday at 10 a.m.)

Addresses prevention and treatment initiatives for mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, veterans, aging programs and disease prevention.

Judiciary and Public Safety (meets the 4th Monday at 2 p.m.)

Reviews policies and legislation on court system operations, 9-1-1 funding, juvenile justice, indigent defense, sheriff department issues and prisoner re-entry programs.

Transportation and Infrastructure (meets the 4th Friday at 10 a.m.)

Oversees the operation and funding of Michigan’s transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, ports, and ORV trails.