Road Commissioner

Compensation & Benefits

Part-time position paid a modest meeting stipend set by the County Board of Commissioners. Confirm exact current Clare County figures with the Road Commission or County Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications / Legal Requirements

• Must be a registered and qualified elector of Clare County.
• No specific educational or professional license required by statute.
• Constitutional oath of office and any required bond.

Key Statutory Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves on the Clare County Road Commission Board (governing body for the county road system).
• Formulates policy for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of county roads and bridges under MCL 224.1 et seq.
• Provides fiscal oversight of Road Commission budgets and Michigan Transportation Fund (MTF) revenues.
• Hires and evaluates the Managing Director / chief executive; all Road Commission staff report to the Managing Director.
• Sets capital improvement priorities, equipment purchases, snow removal standards, and right-of-way permitting policies.

Term & Election Cycle Notes

Six (6) year staggered terms. Confirm with the Clare County Clerk and Road Commission which seats are up for election in upcoming cycles.

How to Get on the Ballot

File an Affidavit of Identity plus nominating petitions or $100 filing fee with the Clare County Clerk. Deadline is 4:00 p.m. on the 15th Tuesday before the August primary. Must be an elector of Clare County by the filing deadline.

Additional Notes

In Clare County, Road Commissioners are elected directly by voters. The Road Commission is a separate statutory body funded primarily via state gas tax / weight tax revenues (MTF).

Interested in Serving Clare County?

Before filing, talk to the Clare County Republican Party. We help conservative candidates understand the office, legal filing requirements, and campaign calendar.

Disclaimer: Informational summary of elected offices under Michigan law. Prepared for public education and candidate recruitment purposes. Confirm salaries, benefits, signature counts, and filing deadlines with the Clare County Clerk (or Township Clerk / Bureau of Elections as applicable).