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Board approves transition plan for finance services and advances hiring steps for county administrator finalist
Summary
The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners approved a finance-transition plan and discussed employment terms for the county-administrator finalist, including a proposed $132,500 starting salary and a Dec. 1 start date.
The board approved a transition plan and ongoing services for county finance support, an arrangement that will allow overlapping assistance between outgoing staff and contracted services while a new finance director role transitions. The motion to approve the transition plan and ongoing services carried by voice vote.
Separately, commissioners discussed terms for the county-administrator finalist. Staff reported the Michigan Municipal League-conducted background investigation found no major concerns. The county proposed a starting salary of $132,500, a 12-day initial PTO bank with accrual of 16 hours per month, and a possible three-year contract length. The finalist’s start date preference is Dec. 1, and staff said the finalist plans to relocate to the county. Board members discussed notice/severance terms and the timing of a first-year performance evaluation; the finalist requested an evaluation later in the year to align with the budget cycle.
The board did not finalize the contract on the spot; staff said they will deliver a written contract to the finalist and return the signed agreement at the next regular meeting for formal approval and signature.
Ending: With the background check completed and parameters agreed in concept, staff will prepare a written contract reflecting the discussed salary, PTO and start date for board approval at the next meeting.
