BERRIEN COUNTY COMMISSION SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS FOR PUBLIC WORKS & MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

For Immediate Release

Date:               August 14, 2025

Contact:           Annette Christie, Berrien County Administration

(269) 983-7111, ext. 8095

St. Joseph –There are many boards and committees throughout Berrien County whose purpose is to better the lives of the citizens of Berrien County. Each of these boards and committees has certain responsibilities and tasks depending on their given authority.  The Berrien County Board of Commissioners make appointments to these various boards and committees and has the following board vacancies that need to be filled:

Public Works Board:

The primary purpose of the Board of Public Works is to provide assistance in financing the municipal water, sewer and storm systems within the County.  Membership consists of the Drain Commissioner in addition to six other members.  Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Berrien County Administration Center, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI.

Mental Health Authority:

The Berrien County Mental Health Authority provides information, care and services ranging from occasional counseling sessions to full intervention for severe disabilities or mental illness; providing the choices, the means, the interventions, and supports for optimal mental health and recovery. The composition of the Mental Health Authority shall be representative of providers of mental health services, recipients, or primary consumers of mental health services, agencies, and occupations having a working involvement with mental health services and the general public.  Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the Riverwood Center, 1485 S. M-139, Benton Harbor, MI.

Anyone interested in serving on any of the above named boards may contact the Berrien County Administration office for an application at 269-983-7111, ext. 8095 or email akrieger@berriencounty.org.  Applications are available on the Berrien County website at www.berriencounty.org (under the Board of Commissioners page and board appointments).