FAQs

What is the Drain Commissioner position responsible for?: The Drain Commissioner is an elected official in county government who is responsible for planning, developing and maintaining surface water drainage systems under Public Act 40 of 1956. A drain may be a natural or artificial creek or ditch, or a massive pipe for carrying storm water. The drain commissioner the only elected office in Michigan that can directly levy taxes and borrow money without a vote of the people.

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General

1. How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act request?: FOIA requests may be submitted in writing or via email to the County Controller, who serves as the FOIA Coordinator for Roscommon County.

2. How do I contact my local building and zoning inspector?: Building and zoning are done through each individual township. Please contact your township directly.

3. What is the Drain Commissioner position responsible for?: The Drain Commissioner is an elected official in county government who is responsible for planning, developing and maintaining surface water drainage systems under Public Act 40 of 1956. A drain may be a natural or artificial creek or ditch, or a massive pipe for carrying storm water. The drain commissioner the only elected office in Michigan that can directly levy taxes and borrow money without a vote of the people.

4. Can I attend Commissioner board meetings?: Yes. As a public board, all meetings by the Roscommon County Board of Commissioners are open to the public and subject to all Open Meetings Act requirements. If you require special physical or hearing accommodations, please contact the Commissioner's office at least one day prior to any posted meeting so we may accommodate your needs.

5. What is the difference between the general fund and special fund revenue?: The General Fund houses those departments and accounts that do not have a specific revenue source. These include Circuit, District and Probate Courts as well as the Clerk's Office and Register of Deeds. Special revenue fund is a fund created by a local government that is used for a specific purpose. These are normally, though not always, voted millages or taxes.

6. Are there any job openings at the County?: Roscommon County has a general policy of posting all external, open positions on the county Internet web site. Not all departments utilize the general County web site, though. Some departments, such as the Sheriff's Department, do not post their openings on the general web site and must be contact directly for inquiries. To check for any open positions, please follow the link. Roscommon County Job Opportunities