Committee Meeting(Committee of the Whole (Governance Workshop)):2/8/2024 (Minutes)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole met on February 8, 2024. The meeting, recorded for audio and video, began with a roll call confirming the presence of all seven commissioners. The agenda was approved without discussion, followed by public comment from Amede DeCruydt, Bill Wiesner, and Renee Wyler. Commissioner O’Rourke commented on the frequency of meetings and the necessary preparation.

The primary focus of the meeting was an Effective Governance Workshop led by Chet Janik. Janik presented on effective board governance, including a review of a 2012 S.W.O.T. survey and a discussion of the four major areas of governance: policies, personnel levels, finance, and long-term planning. The presentation also covered the characteristics of peak-performing boards, leadership traits, and the importance of teamwork between commissioners and the administrator.

Janik engaged with the commissioners throughout the presentation, which included an interactive segment and a discussion about planning perspectives. The meeting included a recess and resumed with further discussion on leadership traits and the importance of honest self-reflection. Commissioner Kramer referenced a Heineken commercial illustrating how people can work together despite differences.

The meeting concluded with public comment from Dr. Barb Conley and Bill Wiesner, followed by adjournment at 1:33 p.m.