About Administration
Steven M. Puuri is the Managing Director of the Washtenaw County Road Commission who oversees various functions and services in the Office of Administration. Some of these functions encompass the responsibilities and ongoing activities of the Board of County Road Commissioners, Finance, Human Resources, Community Relations/Public Information, Planning, and Information Technology. A brief summary of these responsibilities are listed below.
The Board of County Road Commissioners
The Board of County Road Commissioners is an administrative board that is limited to the formulation of policy and performance duties imposed by law and delegated by the Washtenaw County Board of Road Commissioners. (View the Vision Statement and Guiding Principles adopted by the Commission on December 1, 2005.)
Community Relations/Public Information
The Public Information/Community Relations Section strengthens public outreach and customer service efforts through timely and appropriate communications with the media, local officials and the public; engages public participation and input into the Road Commission's decision-making processes; strives to improve service delivery, productivity and customer service.
Finance Office
The Finance Section prepares and monitors the annual budget in compliance with Public Act 51 of 1951; explores ways to reduce the costs of operations, employs cost-effective solutions to project financing, and oversees payables and receivables.
Human Resources
The Human Resources Section administers all of the employment programs, including recruitment, training, health care and other employee benefits, for non-union and bargaining unit employees. Human Resources also administers the safety programs, workers compensation, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Information Technology
The Information Technology Section maintains effective agencywide technology systems to enhance the operations, reporting and decision-making process
Planning
The Planning Section oversees the Capital Improvement Plan, Asset Management Program, and Stormwater Management Program, as well as assists local municipalities with their master planning process as it relates to the county road system.