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File #: RES-2026-0210    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/12/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 2/18/2026 Final action: 2/18/2026
Title: Performance Expectations and Professional Improvement Plan for Corporation Counsel

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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

WHEREAS, pursuant to its Policy #01.003- adopted unanimously on October 15, 2025 - requiring the annual evaluation of each of its direct reports, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners met in Closed Session on January 7, 2026, to review and assess the performance of the Corporation Counsel, Brian D. MacMillan; and

WHEREAS, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners’ aggregated assessment of Mr. MacMillan’s performance shows both considerable strengths as well as several areas for improvement; and

WHEREAS, the Genesee County Board of Commissioners desires to invest in and develop its employees, including its direct reports, to strengthen their performance and improve outcomes for the County and its residents;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Genesee County Board of Commissioners assigns the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners to work jointly with Corporation Counsel (with input from all Commissioners who wish to provide it) to create and implement a 12-month plan of action to maximize his performance, reflective of the aggregated results of his annual evaluation conducted on January 7, 2026, and consistent with the job description previously established for the position of Corporation Counsel;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a super majority of at least six Commissioners may, beginning six months after the date of adoption of this Resolution, vote to suspend Mr. MacMillan’s plan of action if they feel he is performing at a level consistent with the duties and requirements of his position.