Special Session (Packet)

**Executive Summary**

**Meeting Overview**
A Special Session of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for December 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting aims to discuss the potential inclusion of commissioners-elect in the County Administrator candidate interviews taking place on December 12, 2024. The session will invite public commentary and feature a moment of silence, along with opportunities for commissioner comments throughout the agenda. This meeting is crucial for ensuring incoming commissioners are part of the decision-making process concerning the new county administrator.

**Purpose of the Meeting**
The primary goal of the session is to address whether commissioners-elect should actively participate in the interview process of county administrator candidates. Legal counsel has indicated that including these elected officials is beneficial, fostering a smoother transition and minimizing disruptions once the new term begins. The input from commissioners-elect is deemed important as they will set the expectations and directions for county governance.

**Public Participation**
Citizens are encouraged to engage in the meeting either by attending in person or by submitting comments via email to the County Clerk’s office ahead of time. The recording of the meeting will serve only as a reference, with official minutes to follow the formal approval process. A live stream of the meeting will also be accessible for broader community involvement.

Live Streaming of the Meeting
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