Meeting Notes 10-11-22
Meeting Notes from the 10-11-22 Meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners.
Board Packet: https://www.miottawa.org/Calendar/viewDoc.do?docId=Calendar/Meetings/2022/10/1665417513119-packet.PDF
Post Execution Ratification of Contracts: The Board ratified all contracts currently pending on the post-execution ratification list as authorized under Section IV(D)(2) of the Ottawa County Contracting Authorization and Form Policy as shown above.
Ottawa County Strategic and 2022-2023 Business Plan: The Board approved the Ottawa County Strategic and 2022-2023 Business Plan.
Severance Agreement for DEI Director: The Board approved a severance agreement with the Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a severance equal to 3 months’ wages and benefits in case of termination without cause.
Summary:
The development and success of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has been of high priority for many aspects of the Ottawa County community over these past four years, from our business sector, our non-profit community, our various municipalities and townships, as well as of course, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. This policy is designed to honor the investments and commitments these aspects of our Community, including the current Board, have made.
This severance policy is designed not to unduly restrict any potential action a new board may take or determine, but is simply designed to give the Director a level of security in her current duties at the same time as it protects the county against potential legal action in case of an unwarranted termination of her employment.
Though not as robust as I might have liked, I voted for the agreement because it does provide meaningful assurances, on a long term basis.
Community Mental Health Board appointment: The Board voted to approve Dorothy Hendricks to fill one (1) Primary Consumer vacancy beginning immediately and ending March 31, 2023.
