Misty Peterson
Second Floor of Courthouse
150 Ash Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
Phone: (970)345-2701 x 275
Fax: (970)514-7710
Email: mpeterson@co.washington.co.us
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM (excluding holidays)
Administrator
The county administrator provides executive-level support to the Board of County Commissioners. The county administrator’s duties include implementing the policies and priorities of the Board of County Commissioners and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county.
The administrator responds to citizen inquiries and schedules work sessions for the board of county commissioners.
The County Administrator's role is to:
- Attend all Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings
- Bring recommendations to the BOCC regarding positions under BOCC authority
- Coordinate county programs and functions
- Prepare supporting information for BOCC decisions
- Prepare preliminary county budget for BOCC consideration
- Execute and insure compliance with the adopted budget
- Insure maintenance and repair of County property
- Act as the County purchasing authority, reviewing purchases
- Enforce County personnel policies
- Assist departments in developing organization procedures, techniques, and record management programs as needed
- Prepare reports for the BOCC regarding County operations and prepare plans for future programs for BOCC consideration
- Assist BOCC chair in the preparation of the agenda
- Perform other duties as may be lawfully delegated to her
Responsibilities and Services:
- Analyze budget variances
- Compile information in preparation of the county's Capital Improvement Plan
- Conduct special analysis and studies as requested by the Board of County Commissioners
- Ensure compliance with Colorado budget laws and revenue and spending limitations
- Forecasting revenues and expenditures
- Prepare the county's annual budget
- Provide clear and complete information to the public regarding each year's budget
- Provide financial information to the commissioners and elected officials
- Provide HR support