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Clerk seeks staffing change in Election Division to save money and ensure succession

Berrien County Board of Commissioners - Finance Committee · June 25, 2026
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Summary

Clerk Stacy Loar-Porter asked the Finance Committee to support a complement change in the Election Division intended to reduce costs and create a succession plan for Court Clerks; the committee endorsed the change and she will refer a resolution to the Personnel Committee.

Clerk Stacy Loar-Porter presented a proposed complement change for the Clerk's office Election Division that she said will save money and provide a succession plan for Court Clerks. Committee members expressed support and advised Clerk Loar-Porter to proceed to the Personnel Committee with a resolution seeking formal approval.

The clerk emphasized the operational and fiscal benefits of reorganizing staffing in the Election Division but did not provide specific dollar savings in the meeting record. The committee's informal support clears an initial hurdle; formal adoption will depend on Personnel Committee and full-board action.