Posted September 13th, 2022
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Macomb County Veterans Affairs Commission. This position is open to residents of Macomb County who have served honorably on active duty or those who have served actively in a U.S. war. These are both partial terms, beginning November 1, 2022 and ending July 31, 2023.
The appointed members, along with the other members of the Veterans Affairs Commission, will assist in overseeing the Veterans Services Department. Specific duties of commission members include:
- Appointing its director
- Reviewing new benefits offered by the federal government
- Reviewing applications for the burial allowance
- Attend commission meetings on the first and third Tuesday of the month
Applicants shall have demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in public service, business or finance. The statute requires the commission to have one independent member who may or may not be a member of a congressionally chartered veterans’ organization.
How to apply: Applications for the position can be found here or by visiting boardsandcommissions.macombgov.org.
Notarized application forms and submission materials should be mailed/delivered to:
Macomb County Board of Commissioners
1 South Main Street, 9th Floor Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Email: BOCadmin@macombgov.org
Interested individuals should submit original, signed applications to the Board Office no later than 5 PM on October 5, 2022. Applicants should expect to attend the Government Oversight Committee meeting on October 12, 2022, at 3 PM for a public interview. Appointments will take place at the October 27th Full Board meeting.
