Ottawa County Board & health officer reach a mutual agreement

West Olive, Michigan ? On Monday, February 26, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners and Health Officer Adeline Hambley came to a mutual agreement, subject to court approval. In summary, the terms state:

The Board will dismiss the MCL 46.11(n) removal hearing.
All legal issues between the parties will be resolved and Ms. Hambley will continue in her role as Health Officer, as previously decided by the Appeals Court.
No financial payment will be made to Ms. Hambley.
A determination of whether attorney fees shall be awarded in this case shall be decided by Judge McNeil of the Muskegon County Circuit Court.
If there are any future actions related to Ms. Hambley's performance as Health Officer that require an MCL 46.11(n) hearing, the review will be handled by a three-person arbitration panel through January 7, 2025.
?Watch: Board votes on agreement terms

"Ottawa County is pleased that this matter has been resolved. We look forward to focusing all of our efforts on the great work of our departments, offices, and courts," said Deputy County Administrator Ben Wetmore. ?

The Board of Commissioners will continue to provide oversight of the Health Department, prioritizing the individual rights of the people and building an Ottawa County Where Freedom Rings.