Guide to Michigan County Government 5th Edition

Revised and updated by public policy experts with Michigan State University Extension, the fifth edition of the Guide to Michigan County Government discusses state laws governing county governments; counties’ policies, procedures, and limitations; and the history of county governments in the U.S. and Michigan. The Guide also explains practical aspects of Michigan’s county governments, such as how they’re structured and how they function; the services they provide; their relationships with law enforcement and the courts; and county commissioners’ roles as administrators, legislators, budgeters, and planners.