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Board accepts retirement agreement and appoints Mike Leahy interim health officer
Summary
Following a closed-session legal review, the board approved a retirement agreement (authorizing the chair to sign documents consistent with county attorney guidance) and appointed Mike Leahy as interim Grand Traverse County health officer effective immediately.
The Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners met in closed session to receive an attorney–client-privileged legal opinion. After returning to open session, the board approved a retirement agreement and authorized the board chair to sign necessary documents consistent with the county attorney's recommendation.
The board then moved to appoint Mike Leahy as interim health officer for Grand Traverse County until a permanent health officer is selected; the motion passed by voice vote and the appointment is effective immediately.
Why it matters: The retirement agreement and interim appointment change leadership at the county health department and are consequential for public-health administration while a permanent appointment process proceeds.
Both actions passed in open session following a closed-session briefing and were recorded as approved by the board.
