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Chair flags resolution stamp as sign that content vetting is incomplete; public suggests adding reviewer names

Berrien County Administration Committee · January 8, 2026
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Chairman Jim Curran said the stamp on resolutions reading "Resolution approved as to form" indicates content has not been reviewed; he said he will seek further vetting with Administration. A public commenter asked that reviewer names be added to resolutions to confirm content review.

Chairman Jim Curran told the committee that the stamp on resolutions states "Resolution approved as to form," which he said indicates the documents have not been reviewed for content; he said he will have further discussions with Administration about vetting. Commissioner Sharon Tyler concurred with the need to improve vetting.

During public comment Melissa Clapper of St. Joseph Charter Township urged the committee to add names to resolutions so reviewers can check off that they reviewed items for content. The minutes do not record any change to the resolution-stamping process; Curran said he would pursue further discussions with Administration.