Citizen Appointments to Board or Commissions
- Persons interested in serving on county boards or commissions may apply for appointment by submitting an application to the Newaygo County Clerk.
- Positions are published for available openings in the Times Indicator.
- Interviews are held during Board of Commission meetings, and are scheduled by the Administration Department.
- Appointments are made at a subsequent Board of Commission meeting.
- Applications are kept on file for a 1-year period.
- Applications are accepted on an on-going basis for vacancies existing on boards and commissions. Depending on time frames, interviews may be scheduled for these vacancies at the time applications are received and when authorized by the Board of Commissioners. Please contact the Clerk’s Office for information regarding any current vacancies.
Applications will be accepted for the following vacancy until 12/1/2025:
Area Agency on Aging** One (1) one-year term expiring 1/1/2027
Board of Public Works Two (2) three-year terms expiring 12/31/2028
Brownfield Authority Board Three (3) three-year terms expiring 12/31/2028
District 5 Extension Council One (1) three-year term expiring 12/31/2028
Parks Commission Two (2) three-year terms expiring 12/31/2028
**Applicants for the Consumer Representative Position to the Area Agency on Aging Board must be 60 years of age or older and a resident of Newaygo County to apply for this position. An appointment will be made for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2026.
Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis for the following vacancies:
Brownfield Authority Board One (1) partial term expiring 12/31/2027
District 5 Extension Council One (1) partial term expiring 12/31/2026
Pere Marquette & White River Zoning Boards One (1) partial term expiring 12/31/2028 & Two (2) alternate positions expiring 12/31/2028