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Board debates increasing Finance Director pay; refers matter to Personnel Committee

Ionia County Board of Commissioners · January 14, 2025
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Summary

The board discussed raising the Finance Director's compensation, noting an initial request for $20,000 that was later modified to $10,000; the matter was referred to the Personnel Committee for further review.

The board discussed a request to increase the compensation of the Finance Director. Minutes record that a $20,000 increase was proposed and then a modified amount of $10,000 was discussed. Commissioners debated duties and the correct process to increase employee compensation and whether the County Administrator had authority to make similar raises. The board ultimately referred the Finance Director pay matter to the Personnel Committee for further consideration.

During the reports section, commissioners and members of the public also raised concerns about administrative staff raises granted near the outgoing County Administrator’s departure; Chair Jack Shattuck referred perceived appearance-of-impropriety questions to the County Attorney for review.