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Revised and updated by public policy experts with Michigan State University Extension, the fifth edition of the Guide to Michigan County Government discusses state laws governing county governments; counties’ policies, procedures, and limitations; and the history of county governments in the U.S. and Michigan. The Guide also explains practical aspects of Michigan’s county governments, such as how they’re structured and how they function; the services they provide; their relationships with law enforcement and the courts; and county commissioners’ roles as administrators, legislators, budgeters, and planners.
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