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Grant County Manager, Jon Paul Saari, is responsible for the day-to-day management of Grant County Government.
The County Manager:
- Implements and administers policies established by the Board of County Commissioners.
- Supervises appointed department heads (Road, Public Works, Detention, Airport, Public Transportation).
- Provides support for Board of Commissioner's initiatives and programs.
- Interacts with County elected officials, other governmental agencies, and community groups.
The County Manager's staff provides administrative, research, and documentary support services to the Board of County Commissioners and county departments. The staff's duties include the following functions:
OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day functions of the county and prepares the annual budget for the Board of Grant County Commissioners. The office typically coordinates the activities of appointed and elected department heads to ensure the effectiveness of County operations and may perform topical analyses on issues before the Commissioners.
The County Manager may be used to provide the Board of County Commissioners with objective analysis of issues on its agenda and often the Board looks to its Manager for recommendations. Working with the financial officer, elected offices of Treasurer, Assessor, Sheriff, and other departments the Manager coordinates in the preparation and administration of the county budget.
The County Manager typically provides the Board of Grant County Commissioners with recommendations regarding labor relations and other matters involving employee benefits and may represent the Board in labor negotiations. Through the coordination of departmental activities, the Manager works to resolve differences among departments and ensure that county government operates harmoniously.
To contact the county manager, email his office or call 575-574-0008. To contact the Executive Assistant for the Commissioners and County Manager call 575-574-0006.
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You may also be interested in these stories and documents:
- Grant County Contact Information
Information you need to contact the Grant County Administration staff by phone, mail and email. Read more... - Grant County Employee Manual
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