The Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21, at 6:00 p.m., Board of Commissioners Room, 200 Division Street, Emmet County Building, Petoskey, Michigan.

Emmet County is seeking applicants for the following position(s): MICHIGAN CERTIFIED ASSESSING OFFICER (MCAO) | PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR | HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

RFP# EC-02-2019-8: The County of Emmet is requesting professional engineering proposals for the replacement of two pedestrian bridges crossing Cedar Creek within Camp Pet-O-Sega with comparable post supported bridges that meet current state requirements. See the location map and attached photo for the location of the two bridges. Emmet County has received a grant in the amount of $127,100 for construction and $18,900 for engineering services. Interested Engineering firms are to be familiar with meeting MDNR Grant requirements, show that they have designed pedestrian bridges, and have experience working with MDEQ in obtaining permitting for pedestrian bridges. The deadline for receipt is Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 3:00 PM EST.

The Emmet County Historical Commission is holding its annual essay contest for any third or fourth grade student in Emmet County, including home-schooled children. First place winner will be awarded $100 with second place winning $50. The teacher of the winning student also receives a $50 stipend to use for classroom supplies.

Current Open Position(s): Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Construction Resource Committee (1 opening Plumbing Contractor), Regional Prosperity Board (2 openings), Planning Commission (1 opening immediately that must be a member of a public school board or an administrative employee of a school district), Road Commission.   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.