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Munising commission accepts MML proposal to lead city-manager search
Summary
Commission accepted a Michigan Municipal League executive-search proposal to conduct a national search for a new city manager, approving the consultant engagement and discussing timing, candidate access and possible interview logistics.
The Munising City Commission voted to accept a Michigan Municipal League (MML) proposal to conduct an executive search for the next city manager.
Staff summarized the MML offering — marketing, candidate screening, background checks and contract negotiation support — and said the packet included a member-community price of $118,500. During discussion commissioners and staff debated the search timeline (MML suggested a 120-day schedule) and whether the commission could accelerate steps. The motion recorded in the transcript approves the MML engagement at $188,500 and calls for the commission to receive all résumés and to reserve the right to hold closed sessions as allowed under law to review candidates. Staff noted the MML representative assigned to the search is based in the Upper Peninsula and will assist with in-person items.
Commissioners discussed logistics that may be needed (special or closed meetings for interviews and screening), and staff said budget adjustments will be included in upcoming budget amendments to account for the search expense. The commission adopted the motion to accept the MML proposal and enter an agreement.
Next steps: staff will finalize the contract with MML, provide the commission with a candidate profile and begin the outreach and screening process per the consultant’s timetable or an accelerated schedule if agreed.
