5/14/2026 - Leelanau County | Policy Committee Meeting Minutes

Summary

The meeting of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners' Conflict of Interest and Complaint Policy Committee on May 14, 2026, focused on reviewing the county's ethics policies and refining guidelines for addressing conflict of interest concerns among public officials. The committee made several decisions, including the election of Chairman Campbell, approval of previous meeting minutes, and the initial discussions regarding the definitions and guidelines of ethical behavior. No public comments were received.

Public Comments

None.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

Not discussed.

Parks and Recreation Matters

Not discussed.

Infrastructure Projects

Not discussed.

Other Business

The meeting included a recap of customer service training delivered by Human Resources Manager Jennifer Kain, emphasizing the need for an ethics policy to guide appropriate behavior in varying situations. The committee reviewed drafts of ethical standards, discussed their structure, and outlined key factors like conflict definitions and the possibility of establishing an ethics panel.

Financial Summary

Not applicable.

Action Items

- Administrator Dyer and Chairman Campbell to collaborate on integrating the definitions from Campbell's document into the Conflict-of-Interest Policy Draft for further review. - The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.