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Judiciary requests reinstatement of third law clerk; interim administrator signals approval

Berrien County Board of Commissioners · June 25, 2026
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Summary

Chief Judge Mayfield and Carrie Smietanka-Haney asked the Board to reinstate and fund a third law clerk position for the county courts; Interim Administrator Mike Sepic indicated his approval and the item was advanced from the Administration Committee.

Chief Judge Mayfield and Carrie Smietanka-Haney told the Administration Committee they would like the third law clerk position reinstated and funded to support the courts. Interim Administrator Mike Sepic indicated he approved the request at the committee level and the matter will proceed through the Board's normal approval channels. The minutes record this as a committee recommendation rather than a final board action.