The Board of County Canvassers is comprised of two Democrats and two Republicans appointed to alternating four-year terms, by the County Board of Commissioners, according to Michigan Election Law. Canvassers are responsible for the certification of election returns for all national, state, local, and school offices. The Board is also responsible for conducting recounts for all units of government in the County. Administrative support is provided by the Office of the County Clerk. 

Board of Canvassers

Chairman	Sue Groth	Republican	Term expires 10/31/2021
Vice-Chairman	Brendel Hatley	Democrat	Term expires 10/31/2021
Member	Susan Buckley	Democrat	Term expires 10/31/2023
Member	Pamela Lasley	Republican	Term expires 10/31/2023
Clerk to the Board of Canvassers   (non-voting member)			Kimberly Hinkley

The Election Commission is comprised of the Chief Judge of the Probate Court, the County Clerk, and the County Treasurer. The Commission is responsible for the approval of ballot preparation for state and county elections; and approving or disapproving the clarity of the language on petitions to recall elected officials. Administrative support is provided by the Office of the County Clerk. 

Election Commission

Probate Judge	Chairperson	Chief Judge Michael Jaconette
Clerk and Register of Deeds	Clerk	Kimberly Hinkley
Treasurer	Member	Brian Wensauer