As expected, the new Administration of Governor Rick Snyder continued to take form this week as several key leadership roles were announced. Below is a summary of the week’s actions:

As speculated, Supreme Court Justice Maura Corrigan is the next Director of the Department of Human Services, also serving as group executive for the “People” group, which will include the Department of Civil Rights, Education, Community Health and DHS.

Governor Snyder’s former campaign manager Jeff Barnes has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff and will serve as group executive for the Public Safety group under Governor Snyder’s “super cabinet” structure.

At the huge Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, Governor Snyder has asked current acting Director Andy Levin to remain on a temporary basis as his Administration continues discussing structural changes.

Previously reported Budget Director John Nixon will be the Director of the Department of Technology, Management & Budget.

Major General Gregory Vadnais will be the new Adjutant General and Director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, replacing the 2003 Granholm appointee Major General Thomas Cutler. Major General Vadnais retired from the military in 2005 after a career of more than 30 years.

Current Civil Service Commission Deputy Director Janine Winters will serve as State Employer replacing Sharon Bommarito.

Former Senator Patricia Birkholz (R-Saugatuck) will be Director of the Office of the Great Lakes, replacing outgoing Director Ken DeBeaussaert. Birkholz was the most recent Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs.

Previously reported Director of the Department of Community Health Olga Dazzo will also serve as acting Director of the Office of Services to the Aging.

Oversight of the Worker’s Compensation Appellate Commission will be the responsibility of former House Minority Leader Kevin Elsenheimer (R-Kewadin).

Former Senator Tony Stamas (R-Midland) has joined the Department of Community Health as legislative liaison. Although not official, considerable speculation exists regarding former Senator Jason Allen (R-Traverse City) finding employment within the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs.

Finally, in his first Executive Order, Governor Snyder once again split the Department of Natural Resources and Environment into the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality effective March 13, 2011.