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BOC Committees
The Cass County Board of Commissioners has six standing committees. Committees are comprised of members of the board of commissioners, with support from County staff, and are open to the public. Decisions made by committees are recommended to the Board of Commissioenrs, which votes as a whole to approve or deny the committee's recommendations.
Appointments Committee
Purpose
The Appointments Committee meets to recruit, review and recommend applicants for Cass County's many boards and commissions.
Members
- Jeremiah Jones (BOC and Committee Chair, District 4)
- Joyce Locke (District 3)
- James Lawrence (District 2)
Meeting Schedule
The Appointments Committee meets at 4 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the Kitchen Conference Room, on the second floor of the Cass County Administration Building, 120 N. Broadway, Cassopolis.
ARPA Committee
Purpose
The ARPA Committee is an ad-hoc committee that meets to recommend distribution of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Members
- Jeremiah Jones (BOC Chair, District 4)
- Roseann Marchetti (District 7)
Meeting Schedule
The ARPA Committee meets as needed, at the call of the chair. In adherence to the Open Meetings Act, public notice will be shared in advance of meetings in order to allow the public to attend. Meeting announcements can also be found on Cass County's Calendar of Events.
Capital Project Committee
Purpose
The Capital Projects Committee reviews and recommends plans for major improvements to or construction of new facilities.
Members
- Jeremiah Jones (BOC Chair, District 4)
- Ryan Laylin (BOC Vice Chair, District 1)
Meeting Schedule
The Capital Projects Committee meets as needed, at the call of the chair. In adherence to the Open Meetings Act, public notice will be shared in advance of meetings in order to allow the public to attend. Meeting announcements can also be found on Cass County's Calendar of Events.
Policy Committee
Purpose
The Policy Committee meets to discuss, review and recommend addition of new countywide polices, or removal or amendments to current policies.
Members
- Roseann Marchetti (Committee Chair, District 7)
- Joyce Locke (District 3)
- Mary Howie (District 5)
- RJ Lee (District 8)
Meeting Schedule
The Appointments Committee meets at 2 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the Kitchen Conference Room, on the second floor of the Cass County Administration Building, 120 N. Broadway, Cassopolis.
Salary Committee
Purpose
The Salary Committee meets to review salary changes of County employees and elected officials.
Members
- Jeremiah Jones (BOC Chair, District 4)
- Joyce Locke (District 3)
- Roseann Marchetti (District 7)
- RJ Lee (District 8)
Meeting Schedule
The Salary Committee meets as needed, at the call of the chair. In adherence to the Open Meetings Act, public notice will be shared in advance of meetings in order to allow the public to attend. Meeting announcements can also be found on Cass County's Calendar of Events.
Surplus Property Committee
Purpose
The Surplus Property Committee reviews and recommends plans for underused County property.
Members
- Ryan Laylin (Committee Chair District 1)
- Roseann Marchetti (District 7)
- James Lawrence (District 2)
Meeting Schedule
The Surplus Property Committee meets quarterly, on the first Monday in March, May, August and November.