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MACAO

Michigan Association of County Administrative Officers

The Michigan Association of County Administrative Officers (MACAO) was formed in July 1959 in Detroit.

For the last 60 years, the organization has worked to assist county administrative officers in improving their ability to serve their respective board of commissioners by:

1. Providing means for exchanging knowledge and information regarding common problems;

2. Securing guidance and assistance from educational institutions, governmental agencies and professional and other sources in advancement of knowledge, techniques and procedures in public management; and

3. Supporting and advancing the application of high ethical standards in management of public business.

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Board of Directors (2024-25 Member Year)

President: Christopher Wren, Administrator, Newaygo County

Vice President: Michael Overton, Administrator, Jackson County

Secretary: Lisa Sagala, Administrator, Manistee County

Treasurer: Tracy Byard, Administrator, Oceana County

Immediate Past President: Michael Bosanac, Administrator/Chief Financial Officer, Monroe County

  • Mary Catherine Hannah, Controller/Administrator, Saginaw County
  • Jennifer James, Deputy Administrator, Kent County
  • Kim Murphy, Administrator, Lenawee County
  • Katelyn Zeits, Administrator, Benzie County

Mission

The purpose of this organization shall be to assist county administrative officers in improving their ability to serve their respective board of commissioners by:

  1. Providing means for exchanging knowledge and information regarding common problems;
  2. Securing guidance and assistance from educational institutions, governmental agencies and professional and other sources in advancement of knowledge, techniques and procedures in public management; and
  3. Supporting and advancing the application of high ethical standards in management of public business.

Board Schedule

  • Nov. 6, 2024, 2 p.m., via Zoom
  • March 19, 2025, 2 p.m., via Zoom
  • May 22, 2025, 9:15 a.m., at 2025 Conference
  • July 23, 2025, 2 p.m., via Zoom

Governing Documents

 

 

How to become a member of MACAO

The association offers two membership categories: regular and associate.

Regular memberships are open to individuals serving in county administrative posts across Michigan.

Associate memberships are open to former administrators, corporate partners and friends.

Dues are $200 per year for regular members and $230 for associate members. The member year is Oct. 1-Sept. 30.

 

2024-25 Member List*

*As of March 1, 2025

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MACAO Research

 

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MACAO Annual Conference, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, Mich.

May 20-23, 2025

Registration

Agenda

Hotel

Sponsors

MACAO appreciates the support of its sponsors to provide the conference activities each year.

Future Events

May 19-22, 2026 – MACAO Annual Conference, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, Mich.

Outgoing MACAO President Michael Bosanac of Monroe County (right) is lauded by Vice President Chris Wren of Newaygo County for his service to the organization during a session at the 2024 conference.

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