Executive Board Session (Administration EDS – Incoming County Admin. Employment Agreement, Amendments to Current Agreement)

Executive Summary:

The document is a proposed Leelanau County Administrator Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the County of Leelanau and James Dyer. The key points are:

Employment
– Dyer will be employed as the Leelanau County Administrator, serving at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners.
– His duties include serving as the chief administrative officer and performing functions as directed by the Board.

Compensation
– Dyer’s annual salary will be $127,000, paid in the same manner as elected officials.
– He will receive a $300/month vehicle allowance and reimbursement for travel over 50 miles.
– Dyer will receive 25 vacation days per year and can bank up to 50 days, and 12 personal leave days per year on a use-it-or-lose-it basis.
– Dyer will not participate in the MERS retirement plan but the County will pay 9% of his gross annual salary to a retirement annuity he selects.

Termination and Severance
– The Board or Dyer can terminate the agreement at any time, with or without cause.
– If terminated without cause, Dyer will receive 6 months of base salary as severance, decreasing to 3 months in potential future agreements.

Other Provisions
– Dyer cannot engage in outside employment without Board approval.
– The Board will annually evaluate Dyer’s performance.
– The Board will provide funding for Dyer’s professional development.