The County Building, M-119 County offices along with the EMS Administration/Billing Offices on Eppler Road will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Regular hours will resume Wednesday, December 26, 2018.  Additionally, they will be closed Tuesday, January 1, in observance of the New Year Holiday with regular hours will resuming Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Emmet County is seeking applicants for the following position(s): FOC Clerk-Part Time | Park Campground Coordinator

Current Open Position(s): DPW Board, Parks & Rec Committee, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Construction Resource Committee (1 openings Plumbing Contractor), Zoning Appeals Board (2 openings), Regional Prosperity Board (2 openings), NLEA (1 opening 1/1/19, Planning Commission (2 openings 1/1/19 and 1 opening immediately that must be a member of a public school board or an administrative employee of a school district), Road Commission (1 opening 1/1/19) Emmet County is committed to excellence in its delivery of services to its residents and visitors. To help us maintain and improve upon this mission, we reach out to leaders in business and industry, to community leaders, and to county residents by inviting you to consider serving on one of the various Committees or Boards that have been established in Emmet County. Positions become available periodically and the Board of Commissioners appoints Committee and Board members from a pool of applicants. If you are interested in applying, a complete list of the Committees and Boards along with the necessary application can be located by clicking here. Inquiries should be directed to Juli Wallin, Emmet County Clerk, 200 Division St., Petoskey, Ml 49770, 231.348.1744 or jwallin@emmetcounty.org.

The Emmet County Planning Commission and Bear Creek Township in cooperation with Michigan Department of Transportation have approved an access management plan for Bear Creek Township. The plan is designed to help reduce traffic congestion and automobile accidents on US-131, US-31, M-119 and major county roads within the township. Click on these links for the full report and the Commission meeting minutes.