The Michigan Constitution provides that the voters of each county shall elect a Clerk on a partisan basis every four years. Joan Luhtanen is the 16th Iron County Clerk.
The County Clerk's duties are prescribed by law, and include being the Clerk of the Circuit Court, of the Iron County Board of Commissioners, the Board of Canvassers, the County Election Commission, the Election Scheduling Committee, the County Apportionment Board, Concealed Weapons Licensing Board, Register of Vital Records and Chief Election Officer.
She also has the care and custody of the county seal, all records, books and papers pertaining to the office. The Clerk also files and records all civil, criminal and divorce proceedings under the Court's direction. In addition, the Clerk maintains birth and death records, assumed business names and partnership records, concealed weapon permits, veterans' discharge records, marriage licenses and notary public licenses.
In addition, the Clerk administers the County payroll and accounts for County disbursements and claims settlement; the Clerk also executes the majority of County contracts and obligations.
On January 1, 1996, Joan was appointed to fill the vacancy of Klaryce Bilski, who had retired. She ran for office and won in 1996, 2000, and 2004. She is also the Secretary-Treasurer of the U. P. County Clerks.
Meet the Staff
Deborah Kubicsko, Deputy Clerk. Deborah handles the Payroll and Insurances. You can reach her at 875-0608 or Deborah Kubicsko
Diane Hilberg, Senior Accounting Clerk. Diane handles Accounts Payable. You can reach her at 875-0610 or Diane Hilberg
Patricia Brozak, Accounting Clerk. Pat handles Vital Records Requests and maintains the QVF (Qualified Voter File). You can reach her at 906-875-0609 or Patricia Brozak
This office welcomes, at all times, the opportunity to be of service to the people of this county. We are your employees. |
