County Commission to Interview Applicants for Executive Position on Aug. 14
Interviews will be open to the public and will be broadcast live on the Board’s website.
Interviews will be open to the public and will be broadcast live on the Board’s website.
Applications will be available online at www.oakgov.com/boc starting Thursday, August 8th, 2019. The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 at noon
Applications will be available online at www.oakgov.com/boc starting Thursday, August 8th, 2019. The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 at noon
Pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973, Poisson will assume the duties of county executive until the Board of Commissioners appoints a replacement.
Pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1973, Poisson will assume the duties of county executive until the Board of Commissioners appoints a replacement.
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