The Ottawa County Road Commission was established in 1911 in accordance with Public Act 283 of 1909 and is responsible for overseeing approval of the annual budget, adoption of policies, authorization of expenditures, approval of contracts and agreements, approval of traffic controls, and all other policy matters affecting the Road Commission. The Road Commission also governs the Ottawa County Public Utilities Department in accordance with Public Act 342, and establishes policies and administers the annual budget. The Road Commission is composed of a five-member board who are appointed by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. Members of the board serve six-year terms. Road Commission Board members can also anticipate attending various Metropolitan Planning Organization, Township, Parks & Recreation Commission, and other meetings. Learn more about the Road Commission.