Stephen Milks Added to Public Defender Executive Committee Contract

Eaton County’s Public Defender Executive Committee Services Agreement includes attorney Stephen Milks as an independent contractor to provide leadership and legal representation for the Public Defender Office. Milks will begin under the agreement on September 11, 2026, billing at MIDC-approved hourly rates with defined transition and termination terms.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$160/hour for administrative services or the MIDC capital/life offense hourly rate (whichever is greater); legal services billed at applicable MIDC-assigned counsel hourly rates

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Effective on Commencement Date in 2026 with Deferred Effective Date of September 11, 2026; continues until terminated or until 90-day transition period concludes after appointment of successor leadership

Renewal

Agreement continues until terminated; either the County or the Executive Committee (unanimously) may terminate with 90 days’ notice, with immediate termination allowed for cause. Appointment of a new chief public defender triggers a 90-day advisory transition period before the agreement ends.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Eaton County Board of Commissioners Agenda 2026-08-19

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by Eaton County?

Milks, Stephen was awarded this professional services contract by Eaton County, as recorded on August 19, 2026. The contract value is $160/hour for administrative services or the MIDC capital/life offense hourly rate (whichever is greater); legal services billed at applicable MIDC-assigned counsel hourly rates.

How much is the Milks, Stephen contract with Eaton County worth?

The Milks, Stephen contract with Eaton County is valued at $160/hour for administrative services or the MIDC capital/life offense hourly rate (whichever is greater); legal services billed at applicable MIDC-assigned counsel hourly rates, covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Eaton County Board of Commissioners Agenda 2026-08-19 (Agenda), dated August 19, 2026 from Eaton County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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