Lake Improvement Board

The Hackert Lake Improvement Board (LIB) was established in 2004 through the efforts of Hackert Lake Association. Pursuant to Michigan state law, the necessary number of signatures was obtained on a petition and presented to Amber Township. After review, the township passed a resolution to establish the LIB.

The LIB has the authority to identify a lake problem, create a management plan, award contracts, establish a special assessment district (SAD), and approve taxes to pay for implementation of the plan. As of November 2015 the LIB has implemented two multi-year plans, both primarily for the control of Eurasian water milfoil.

By law, the board has five members:

1: A Mason County Commissioner

2: The county Drain Commissioner, or his/her representative

3 & 4: Two appointments from/by Amber Twp Board

​5: One representative from Hackert Lake Association