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Administration

Andrew Nygaard

Phillips County Administrator/Planner

221 South Interocean Avenue
Holyoke, CO 80734

(T) 970-854-3778
(F) 970-854-3811

Andrew.Nygaard@phillipscounty.co



 

The Phillips County Administrator position was implemented in 1983 at the recommendation of the auditor.
This administrative position in general is the day-to-day implementation arm of the Board of County Commissioners.

The County Administrator, under the supervision of the Board of County Commissioners, is the chief administrative officer of the county and is responsible for the effective administration of all governmental affairs of the county which legally may be placed in his/her charge, and shall enforce ordinances, policies, rules and regulations adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.

The County Administrator’s role is to:

  1. Attend all Board of County Commissioners’ (BOCC) meetings
  2. Bring recommendations to the BOCC regarding positions under BOCC authority
  3. Coordinate county programs and functions
  4. Prepare supporting information for BOCC decisions
  5. Prepare preliminary county budget for BOCC consideration
  6. Execute and ensure compliance with the adopted budget
  7. Ensure maintenance and repair of County property
  8. Act as the County purchasing authority, reviewing purchases
  9. Enforce County personnel policies
  10. Assist departments in developing organization procedures, techniques, and record management programs as needed
  11. Prepare reports for the BOCC regarding County operations and prepare plans for future programs for BOCC consideration
  12. Assist BOCC chair in the preparation of the agenda
  13. Perform other duties as may be lawfully delegated to him/her

Because of the size of our county, the administrator position encompasses several other duties including:

  • Planning & Zoning
  • Coordination of E911 Board
  • Road & Bridge State Reporting
  • Writing Grant Applications
  • Ensuring Computer Maintenance

The County Administrator serves in several different capacities on the following boards:

  • Board of Adjustment
  • Communications Board
  • Planning Commission
  • Recreation District
  • Region One Translator

Accessibility Statement

Phillips County is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all. Our ongoing accessibility effort works towards being in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. These guidelines not only help make technology accessible to users with sensory, cognitive and mobility disabilities, but ultimately to all users, regardless of ability. Our efforts are just part of a meaningful change in making services inclusive and accessible. We welcome comments on how to improve our technology’s accessibility for users with disabilities and for requests for accommodations on phillipscounty.colorado.gov.

 

References:

  • Colorado Information Security Policies (CISPs)
  • Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
  • C.R.S. 24-85-104, ARTICLE 85. "Information Technology Access For Individuals Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired"
  • HB21-1110 - “Colorado Laws For Persons With Disabilities”
  • SB23-244 - “Updates to Technology Accessibility” - Includes rulemaking abilities in OIT for accessibility
  • Worldwide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level A and AA

 

Accessibility Feedback and Accommodation

 

If you have any questions, need to submit feedback, or need to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us.

 

Email: ap@phillipscounty.co
Phone: (970) 854-3778
In-person: 221 S. Interocean Ave., Holyoke, CO 80734, Administration Office

 

In order to respond in a manner most helpful to you, please provide as much detail as possible, including: 

  •  - The nature of the accessibility feedback or request
  •  - The URL (web address) of the page or pages in question
  •  - The specific information sought, and
  •  - The individual’s email address or phone number for a response