ADOPTED - JUNE 22, 2010

                                                                                                                                                     Agenda Item No. 2

 Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING SUSAN KOSIER ON THE EVENT OF HER RETIREMENT

RESOLUTION #10-198

WHEREAS, Susan Kosier was appointed Clerk of Vevay Township in 1983 and is currently serving her seventh consecutive term of office; and

WHEREAS, as Clerk, Susan implemented computer programs for the township complete with bar coding capabilities for election administration and then added general ledger, accounts payable/receivable and payroll programs increasing efficiently and eliminating the need for additional staff; and

WHEREAS, she introduced the consent agenda for board meetings dramatically reducing the Board’s meeting time on housekeeping items, enabling members to focus more on the important issue of governance; and

WHEREAS, Susan promotes the Clerk’s profession by networking with other clerks and mentoring to share ideas and information; and

WHEREAS, Susan took the lead in developing the Capital Area Municipal Clerks Association and has served as Secretary and President; and

WHEREAS, she works with fellow clerks to educate boards and the public of the statutory duties of the township clerk and of the responsibilities where legislation has failed to assign; and

WHEREAS, Susan strives for excellence through education, mentoring and setting high public service standards utilizing technology and organizational skills to provide her successor the tools necessary to meet future challenges; and

WHEREAS, among her peers Susan has been described as one of the most dedicated, accountable, patient, persistent individuals with very high standards and integrity; and

WHEREAS, with over 26 years of dedicated public service, Susan is retiring from her position as Clerk for Vevay Township.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners hereby honors Susan Kosier for her many years of outstanding service to the citizens of Ingham County, in particular the residents of Vevay Township.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes her continued success in her future endeavors. 

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers

    Nays:  None                 Absent:  None    Approved 6/15/10