Committee recommends moving prosecutor’s office paralegal to pay grade 6

The Manistee County Policy & Personnel Committee recommended reclassifying the Office Manager/Executive Legal Assistant (Paralegal) position to grade 6 of the county pay schedule during its Aug. 10, 2026 meeting.

The committee reviewed a classification analysis prepared by Municipal Consulting Services. Mark W. Nottley, the consultant, summarized the point‑factor evaluation and concluded the role scored 1,835 points, and "would move the position to grade 6 of Manistee County’s pay grade structure." Committee member Eric Gustad moved the recommendation and Shayne Machen seconded; the motion passed with "Ayes: All. Absent: None." The transcript records the motion as moved by Gustad and seconded by Machen and carried unanimously.

The consultant’s report, included as Appendix A to the meeting packet, describes the position’s duties as office‑management functions for the Prosecutor’s Office, supervisory responsibility over the Victim Advocate program, grant administration for the Victim/Witness Assistant Program, and expanded training and supervisory duties. The job description in Appendix A lists required education/experience (associate’s or paralegal degree and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination) and notes responsibilities such as preparing legal pleadings, maintaining case files, supervising staff and coordinating victim services.

Next steps: the committee recommended the reclassification to the Board of Commissioners for action. The meeting minutes do not record a formal vote by the full board in this transcript; the consultant’s analysis and the committee recommendation are included in the packet.