Chippewa County

10/07/2026

We have not received any applications of interest for the EUP Transportation Authority Advisory Committee. If you would like to submit an application of interest for this Advisory Committee please visit our website at https://www.chippewacountymi.gov/.

An advisory committee will be created which will consist of members with technical skills relevant to all phases of public transportation administration and operation. Legal, financial, communications, and engineering skills are essential. This committee will be appointed by a majority vote on the Board of Directors. Recommendations for membership on the committee will be made by each of the participating public agencies. The advisory committee will have no powers. Its function shall be to provide the governing Board of Directors with technical advice and to make recommendations for improvement and/or expansion of public transportation operations. Members of the advisory committee shall serve without compensation.

10/02/2026

As of 11:25 a.m. our software is back online - thank you!

Notice - October 2, 2026

This mornings power outage caused our software to go offline, at the Courthouse and County Buildings and it didn’t restart properly. This means some transactions may be delayed or temporarily unavailable. Repairs are in progress, with no ETA yet, but we’ll update you as soon as we have news. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

10/01/2026

Chippewa County Sheriff Michael Bitnar has announced his retirement from office, effective January 2, 2027, creating a vacancy in the elected position of Chippewa County Sheriff.

The statutory appointment committee is now accepting applications from individuals interested in being considered for appointment to the vacant office.

Pursuant to Michigan Compiled Laws 168.209(2), the vacancy will be filled with a suitable person by an appointing committee consisting of the Presiding or Senior Judge of Probate, the Chippewa County Clerk, and the Chippewa
County Prosecuting Attorney.

The appointment process will be conducted in accordance with Michigan law, including applicable requirements of the Michigan Open Meetings Act.

A person appointed shall take and subscribe to the oath under Michigan’s Constitution, give bond in the manner required by law, and hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified.

The term of the appointed Sheriff will be determined in accordance with MCL 168.209 and other applicable Michigan law.

09/28/2026

Opioid Settlement Funds - Now accepting Requests For Proposals:

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

For more information visit our website at https://www.chippewacountymi.gov/.

09/28/2026

There is still time to get in a RFQ!

09/18/2026

Chippewa County seeks proposals from qualified firms, on a competitive basis, for a PA NAS Server Second Notice. Qualified firms and individuals may secure a copy of the bid specifications online at

09/18/2026

The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners seeks to recommend the appointment of three individuals to the Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Advisory Committee.
To download an application of interest visit our website at https://www.chippewacountymi.gov/. All applications will be accepted through Monday, November 09, 2026, until 12:00 noon.