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Board accepts medical examiner retirement, approves Bowes proposal as successor
Summary
The board accepted the July 31 retirement of Medical Examiner Dr. Carl Hawkins and approved a proposal from Dr. Matthew Bowes to provide Medical Examiner services going forward.
Mackinac County commissioners accepted a retirement letter from Medical Examiner Dr. Carl Hawkins effective July 31, 2026, and approved a proposal from Dr. Matthew Bowes to provide Medical Examiner services.
The board thanked Dr. Hawkins in the meeting record for many years of service and moved unanimously to accept his retirement. Commissioners then voted to accept Dr. Bowes’ proposal to provide medical examiner services; the meeting packet included the proposal but the minutes do not provide financial or term details.
The board did not record discussion of contract terms, compensation or transition steps during the meeting; follow-up administrative work will be required to implement the change in service provider.
