Board Appointments 2026
CHIPPEWA COUNTY VACANCY NOTICES:
October 15, 2026
The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners seeks to appoint individuals to the following Boards:
· Building Code Board of Appeals – 3 appointments – meets as needed – term runs 1-1-2027 until 12-31-2028
o The Building Code Board of Appeals meets when an interested person would like to appeal a decision of the enforcing officer (building official). Per MCL 125.1351 to 125.1356
· Department of Veterans Affairs – 1 appointment – meet last Monday of the month- the appointment will be 4-1-2027 until 3-31-2031
o The Department of Veterans Affairs was established by the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners pursuant to the provision of Public Act 192 of the Public Act of 1953, effective April 1, 1990. The power, duties and assets of the Chippewa County Soldiers Relief Commission were transferred to the Department on April 1, 1990.
· E 9-1-1 Chippewa County Central Dispatch – Citizen Position – 1 appointment – meets every other month the typically on Wednesday – the term runs 1-1-2027 until 12-31-2028
o The E 9-1-1 Central Dispatch Board of Directors is established with the intent of this policy board to obtain jurisdiction representation and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding: fiscal, equipment, and personnel needs and to assist in negotiations between the municipalities.
· Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation – 2 appointment – monthly meetings – term effective 4-1-2027 until 3-31-2033
o The EDC of Chippewa County mission is to encourage economic growth through strengthening the county’s competitive position and facilitating investments that build capacity, create jobs, generate economic opportunities, and improve quality of life. The Corporation has a nine-member Board of Directors with staff services provided by the corporation.
· EUP Transportation Authority – 1 appointment – meets 1st Tuesday of the month – the term of appointment runs 1-1-2027 until 12-31-2029
o The EUP Transportation Authority provides transportation, i.e., busing, ferry service, etc. to residents of the Counties of Chippewa and Luce. The five-member Board of Directors are appointed by their respective Board of Commissioners with three representing Chippewa County and two representing Luce County.
· Hiawatha Behavioral Health Authority – 2 appointments – varies depending on assignments once appointment (minimum is monthly) - term effective 4-1-2027 until 3-31-2030
o The twelve-member board consists of four appointees from the Counties of Chippewa, Mackinac, and Schoolcraft. The purpose of the HBH Authority is to assist citizens of the three counties dealing with emotional and psychological stress.
· Opioid Settlement Fund Task Force – multiple opens – meetings vary depending on needs of the Committee, typically Monday – term effective 1-1-2027 to 12-31-2029
o The fourteen-member board consists of individuals representing various organizations throughout the County, including Tribal, City and County governments, Health Department representatives, public safety, criminal legal system, mental health provider, substance abuse treatment and prevention providers, harm reduction providers, substance use recovery providers, school and universities representatives, medical examiner, individuals in recovery or family or loved ones of someone in recovery or who use drugs.
Application for Opioid Settlement Fund task Force
· Road Commission – 1 appointment – meets every other Thursday - the term runs 1-1-2027 until 12-31-2032
o The Road Commission is compromised of three members appointed for six-year terms and have the responsibilities including construction and maintenance of County roads and bridges and the administration of funds allocated from gas and weight taxes.
· Superior District Library – 1 appointment – meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, except November and December
o This board governs Superior District Library and is comprised of six members, two appointed by the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners, two by the Mackinaw County Commission and two by the City of Sault Ste. Marie Commission for 3-years terms.
· U.P. State Fair Authority – 1 appointment – varies – the term of appointment the term runs1-1-2027 until 12-31-2028
o The U.P. State Fair Authority is responsible for coordinating and providing a variety of services related to the U.P. State Fair and the fairgrounds for the citizens of the Upper Peninsula.
If interested, you can download the Application of Interest at www.chippewacountymi.gov or pick up an application form at the County Administrator’s Office, Courthouse, 1st Floor, 319 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie or call (906) 635-6330.
Applications for appointments will be accepted through Friday, November 6, 2026, before 12:00 noon at the Administrator’s Office.
The appointments will be made following the Board of Commissioners’
By-laws, at the Board’s Organizational Meeting in January.