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The County Administrator is an appointed position created by the Ogle County Board in September of 2005.  Jim began his duties as County Administrator in August 2006.   As Administrator his responsibilities are: 

		Manages the day-to-day functions of all county administrative departments under the jurisdiction and policy control of the county board.
		Preparing the county’s annual budget for submission to the Finance Committee and County Board and, when adopted, overseeing budget implementation.
		Attends and participates in Board and Committee meetings; assists in preparation of agendas and supporting material.
		Administers the County’s Personnel Policy, reviews and recommends changes in Policy
		Advising the county board on questions of policy that come before it.

Mr. Mielke started his administration career in 1997 as Interim City Administrator for Ripon Wisconsin. He has also held the position of Village Administrator for Trempealeau and New Glarus Wisconsin. In addition to the administrative positions, Mielke has also served the public as a Village Board Trustee in DeForest Wisconsin and a Supervisor on the Green County Board. 
 
Jim holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography / Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Professional affiliations include: International City / County Management Association, Illinois City / County Management Association, National Association of County Administrators.