To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson
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RE: Approval of a request by the Genesee County's Sheriff’s Office to eliminate the position of Director of Community Engagement and create, post & fill the position of Lieutenant of the Sheriff’s Office Interdiction team.
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Sheriff’s Office requests approval to eliminate the position of Director of Community Engagement and to create, post, and fill the position of Lieutenant.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the impact of GHOST on Genesee County throughout the State of Michigan and the United States, the responsibilities have only increased with the expansion of our interdiction team. The classification of Lieutenant is more appropriate to ensure both Human Trafficking and Interdiction investigations continue with proper accountability and diligence. This ensures continuity and community safety as the Interdiction team relies on experience and knowledge with current criminal activity in the area.
DISCUSSION:
This position will be covered by the GIVE grant with no additional cost to the general fund and paid from account # 2642-312.01-702.000.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
Create, post and fill one lieutenant position.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
There is no impact on the general fund budget. With the elimination of the Director of Community Engagement the Interdiction Lieutenant position will be fully funded from the GIVE grant (account # 2642-312.01-702.000) with approval from MCOLES grant project coordinator.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request conforms to the county priorities by continuing to promote safe communities and expanding the county's role as a convener to enhance relationships that contribute to our community's growth.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Office of Genesee County Sheriff to authorize eliminating one Director of Community Engagement position and establishing, posting, and filling one new Lieutenant position, said new position to be fully funded by the GIVE grant account #2642-312.01-702.000 and related fringe accounts with no additional County appropriation required, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the September 3, 2025 meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board), and the Chief Financial Officer is directed to record the attached budget amendment.