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     Pipestone County
     416 S. Hiawatha
     Pipestone, MN 56164

     Phone: 507-825-6742
     Fax: 507-825-6774

     Hours: 8am - 4:30pm







    
County Administrator

Sharon Hanson
County Administrator
Pipestone County Courthouse
416 Hiawatha Ave. S
Pipestone, MN 56164
Phone: 507-825-6742
Fax: 507-825-6774
Email: sharon.hanson@co.pipestone.mn.us

The County Administrator is an appointed position by the County Board, under provisions of MS 375.48 and serves at the pleasure of the Board. The County Administrator manages the affairs of the County and acts as the liaison between the Board, staff, officials and others.

In Pipestone County, the County Administrator also has the following duties:
  • Serves as Clerk for the Board of Commissioners.

  • Coordinates the annual budget process. Prepares and submits, in conjunction with the County Auditor, a proposed annual budget.

  • Supervises appointed department head positions and assigned staff, to include work direction, evaluation, training and discipline.

  • Coordinates the development of policies and procedures for county operations. Develops, recommends and interprets administrative policies for program and staff management. Leads and facilitates short- and long-range planning, including financial and action plans. Investigates and evaluates options.

  • Oversees and manages the county programs, to include insurance, worker’s compensation, employee benefits, purchasing, information technology systems, substance abuse programs and Affirmative Action.
Documents

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Agenda

2009 Financial Audit