Commission amends clerk’s contract so city clerk can serve as interim city manager

The Mount Clemens City Commission approved an amendment to the city clerk’s employment agreement so that the clerk may serve as interim city manager effective June 21, 2016, with an increase in salary and benefits while acting in that capacity and a clause allowing her to return to the clerk position.

The commission had previously appointed Lisa Borges as interim city manager at the June 20, 2016 meeting; at this session commissioners approved the formal amendment to her employment agreement. Commissioners praised her professionalism and thanked her for taking on the additional duties during a busy period that includes upcoming elections.

Several commissioners offered public remarks of appreciation. One commissioner said the clerk had been “an exceptional” help and another observed "everything has just kept going and moving," citing the clerk’s steady performance since taking on interim manager duties. The amendment had been drafted by the city attorney and was attached to the meeting packet.

On roll call the motion to approve the amendment passed with all members present voting yes. The commission recorded no further conditions; staff were instructed to implement the employment changes consistent with the approved amendment.