Special Meeting - Three-Member Panel Re: Drain Commissioner Vacancy, 3/20/2026

This was a special meeting of a three-member panel of Leelanau County held on March 20, 2026, focused on addressing the vacancy of the Drain Commissioner position. The panel discussed the resignation timeline of the current Drain Commissioner, Mr. Onan, whose last day is the following Friday, and the process for appointing a replacement until the November election certification. Two applications had been received for the vacancy, and the panel agreed to post a notice on the county website and schedule interviews with the candidates. The interviews were planned for the following Tuesday, with 15-20 minute slots allocated for each candidate. The panel also acknowledged their obligations under the Open Meetings Act and discussed the lack of statutory guidance on the appointment process. A motion to set the next meeting date for conducting interviews was made and passed unanimously. No specific contract awards, budget allocations, or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.