Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session to discuss the search for an Interim Administrator/CFO. The primary outcome of the meeting included the acceptance of a draft job description and the initiation of candidate interviews. Richard I. Lewis was chosen by the board to enter into contract negotiations for the interim position. A follow-up meeting is scheduled to finalize contract details.Public Comments
No public comments were made during the session.Interim Administrator Plan Discussion
The meeting centered around discussing the plan for an Interim Administrator/CFO, with MLI Consultant Chet Janik leading the conversation. He presented a list of potential candidates for the position and emphasized the need for appropriate timelines and clarity in the job description and salary. The job description was confirmed to be focused on the Administrator/CFO role, with urgency to finalize it before posting the job.The board accepted a draft job description by motion (#068) with a vote of six in favor and one against. Janik facilitated interviews with five candidates, and Richard I. Lewis was the most favored candidate according to informal voting results.
A subsequent motion (#069) to enter negotiations with Richard I. Lewis for the Interim Administrator position passed with a vote of five in favor and two against. The board discussed the terms of his contract, including potential per diem rates, and proposed a follow-up meeting on March 22, 2024, to finalize these details.