· Supervise and direct the activities of the Deputy Court Administrator, Finance Clerk and subordinate staff; Marine City and Port Huron divisions.
· Develops, reviews, analyzes and coordinates all departmental operations, policies, services and programs in order to minimize duplication, meet program goals, improve efficiencies, reduce costs and maintain compliance with statute and court rules.
· Responsible for preparing and submitting the budget.
· Presents budget to funding unit, authorizing and monitoring expenditures.
· Prepares, reviews and distributes statistical data including financial, budget, caseload, case pending, case activity and related reports.
· Involved in negotiating and monitoring labor contracts.
· Handles grievance procedures and resolves employee disputes.
· Oversees and manages all court personnel through subordinate management staff, including recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, supervision, performance evaluations, employee relations matters, discipline and termination.
· Signs and administers contracts and monitors current status of the budget.
· Responds to inquiries and requests from clients, attorneys, agencies, the media and others providing information about the court and its policies, addressing concerns and addressing and resolving complaints.
· Reviews the more complex matters with staff and assists in the proper application of laws, court rules and policies and assists in the handling of the difficult and technical functions.
· Investigates complaints regarding court operations or employees, determines cause of problem and takes appropriate action.
· Responsible for space and facilities planning and management for the court. Serves as liaison with facilities staff.
· Responsible for active and inactive records storage, record destruction and/or microfilming as allowed by the State retention schedule.
· Motivates employees and manages in a team environment.
· Prepares clear, concise and effective written materials, including correspondence, documents and special projects.
· Represents the District Court regarding matters dealing with other agencies, including negotiating and administering contracts for services to be provided by the Court.
· Serves on various committees and boards representing District Court.
· Conducts research into trends and needs of the District Court in developing and adapting programs to meet the needs of the community.
· Administers an efficient, organized and effective Court.
· On behalf of the Court, develops and maintains professional working relationships with police agencies, attorneys, Board of Commissioners, County Administration and all other County departments, agencies and municipalities.
· Updates policy manuals and procedures, job descriptions, training manuals and other information relevant to Court employees.
· Other duties as assigned.
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