Controller/Administrator -- Paul E. Bullock

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Room 202 400 Elm Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-2505 Fax (231) 592-0121 Email pbullock@co.mecosta.mi.us

In January 2001 the County created the position of Controller/Administrator. The Board of Commissioners looks to this officer to provide overall management, leadership and direction to the agencies and programs of Mecosta County in a manner consistent with state law and the policies of the Board. The office of Controller/Administrator is responsible for directing the development and attainment of overall county goals and objectives including those of county agencies and programs.

The Controller/Administrator, under the general direction of the Board and through such assistants as are authorized, directs and coordinates the administration of programs and services; Directs the gathering and analysis of financial, program, and other information; provides general supervision of non-elected department heads as assigned; functions as liaison between the Board of Commissioners and county departments and agencies; responsible for all Controller functions, such as accounting, procurement and facilities management, in accordance with MCL 46.13b; administers the County's risk management program; and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding county policies, budgets and financial plans, and programs and agencies; and carries out such other duties as the Board directs.