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South Lyon council appoints retired police chief as interim city manager
Summary
Council approved an at‑will interim city manager agreement to appoint the recently retired chief as interim manager at $58/hour with no city employee benefits; council emphasized the need for administrative continuity while a national recruitment proceeds.
The South Lyon City Council approved an interim city manager agreement to bring a recently retired police chief into the manager's office on an at‑will, temporary basis while the city completes a recruitment for a permanent manager.
The agenda packet identified the candidate as Douglas (name appears in the packet as "Douglas Bauchi" and elsewhere as "Bakke"); the contract notes duties under city charter section 6.2, requires the interim manager to record hours, provides hourly compensation of $58, allows reimbursement of reasonable business expenses consistent with city policy, and states the interim appointee will not receive standard city employee benefits.
Council members voiced support, saying the appointment provides short-term certainty for staff and avoids asking department heads to split time managing the city in addition to their regular duties. The motion to approve the agreement was moved, seconded and carried by roll-call vote.
Council asked staff to finalize paperwork and reported they would complete any necessary administrative steps immediately.
