Summary
The Finance Committee of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened on February 8, 2024, to discuss the establishment of an independent finance department and the appropriate administrative structure for the County. The committee unanimously approved the recommendation to move forward with the creation of an Administrator/CFO position, aiming to enhance financial governance and effectiveness.Public Comments
No public comments were made at the meeting.Action Items
- **Approval of Meeting Minutes**: The minutes from the January 3, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously. - **Recommendation for Administrative Structure**: - A motion was made by Commissioner Lautner and seconded by Commissioner Wessell to recommend that the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners pursue the establishment of an Administrator/CFO position. - This motion passed unanimously.Next steps involve further discussions with an MLI consultant to refine the job descriptions and structure related to the proposed Administrator/CFO role. Additionally, it was expressed that the committee is focused on implementing changes to improve the governance of the finance department.