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Commissioners Consider Lake Oversight Delegation to Drain Commissioner

3/6/2026

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On March 4, the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners will consider delegating inland lake levels authority to Drain Commissioner Andy Smits.
The delegation would authorize Smits to oversee Duck Lake and Silver Lake maintenance and inspections through December 31, 2026, to comply with Michigan law.
Smits will provide counsel on Elk Lake and Skegemog Lake.
The resolution notes his willingness to take responsibilities not typical for a drain commissioner.

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Story summary

On March 4, the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners will consider delegating inland lake levels authority to Drain Commissioner Andy Smits.
The delegation would authorize Smits to oversee Duck Lake and Silver Lake maintenance and inspections through December 31, 2026, to comply with Michigan law.
Smits will provide counsel on Elk Lake and Skegemog Lake.
The resolution notes his willingness to take responsibilities not typical for a drain commissioner.