The accreditation process will begin soon at the Starke County Highway Department and Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the commissioners last week that a new policy will be presented every month.
The policy presented on Feb. 4 discussed public communication. Ritzler said the drivers are often the face of the Starke County Highway Department in the public eye and there is a policy they will follow when approached by a member of the public.
“We tell the drivers not to answer any questions or say anything or make any comments. They will give them my name or give them my business card and tell them to talk to me. They can also email me or look at our website,” said Ritzler.
Questions or concerns may be emailed to sritzler@co.starke.in.us. Resident may also call 574-772-3011 or visit the website at www.co.starke.in.us/index.php/departments/highway/.
Ritzler noted that they are adding policies to the website in an effort to be more transparent and to deliver general information.
