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County Executive Head in Wayne County, Michigan
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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County Executive Head
About this position
The County Executive as chief administrator has influence over all departments, except those headed by other elected officials. In that manner, the County Executive appoints and supervises all department heads. It is the duty of the County Executive to coordinate all county activities and unify the management of county affairs, enforce all orders, rules and ordinances passed by the Board of Commissioners and all laws enacted by the state. In addition, the County Executive must submit to the Board of Commissioners a recommended budget each year.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a registered elector of the county in which they are seeking election.
Filing Requirements
Signature requirement is based on district population size as set forth in Michigan code 168.544f; In lieu of signatures, filing fee is $100.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
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