City manager conditional offer negotiations
City of LitchfieldMichigan- Detected
- Aug 3, 2026
- 96 days ago
- Sector
- Administration & Finance
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From the meeting
At the August 3, 2026 special meeting, Litchfield City Council made a conditional offer of employment to Patrick Bird for the City Manager position, contingent on a successful background check and negotiations. The council also authorized Mayor Jessica Bills and Treasurer/Finance Director Lauren Skelly to handle the contract negotiations. Council further authorized a not-to-exceed amount of $85,000 for the negotiations.
Motion carried.
- Meeting date
- August 3, 2026
- Agency
- City of Litchfield
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