Election Commission

The Ottawa County Election Commission is a statutory committee consisting of three members, the County Chief Judge of the Probate Court as chairman, the County Clerk, and the County Treasurer.

The Commission is responsible for certifying candidates for each school and county election, and approving ballots for all elections held within Ottawa County. They have the discretion to determine the consolidation of precincts in local and school elections. The Election Commission is also responsible for holding clarity hearings in relation to recall petitions within Ottawa County.

They may also be called upon to appoint temporary township, city or county officials if a sufficient number of board members are recalled, so as to prevent a quorum from being met. These appointments are in effect until the next election can be held to fill the vacancies.