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Board approves amended employment agreement for interim county administrator

Ottawa County Board of Commissioners · July 23, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners approved an amendment extending the interim county administrator's term through Dec. 31 and making him eligible for the county retirement program; members also approved minor wording edits and a provision tying two-administrator overlap to up to 30 days past hire of a permanent administrator.

The board approved an amended employment agreement for the interim county administrator that extends the term through Dec. 31 and makes the interim administrator eligible for the county's retirement program, the board said.

Commissioners proposed and accepted minor administrative edits to the draft contract, including correcting duplicate words and clarifying that an overlap of two administrators would continue up to 30 days past the hiring of a permanent administrator. A roll-call vote recorded multiple 'yes' votes and the motion passed.

A commissioner noted a typographical duplication in a paragraph and requested wording clarifications; the mover accepted a friendly amendment and the board proceeded to vote. The county described the contract change as administrative in nature and intended to ensure parity in benefits with other county employees.