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COUNTY MICHI GAN
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 10, 2021
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21-465
Sponsored By: Kristen Nelson
IN RE: Appointment of Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Officer and
Creation of New Appointed Non -Merit Classification Titled Director Parks and Recreation
Chairperson and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission ("OCPRC") Interim Executive Officer is
retiring and a new OCPRCExecutive Officer mast be hired: and
WHEREAS GovHR USA was engaged to conduct a search for candidates for the Executive Officer: and
WHEREAS the OCPRC went into closed session at the November 2. 2021, OC'PRC meeting to discuss and
review applications for the Executive Officer; and
N17HERE AS MR #21315 requires that OCPRC recommend an Executive Officer candidate to the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners must approve and confirm
the candidate as the Executive Officer; and
WHEREAS the OCPRC reconmiends that candidate Chris Ward till the OC'PRC Executive Officer position;
and
WHEREAS the candidate is air existing Oakland County employee/appointee and, therefore, no additional
background check is required.
NONA' THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves and
confirms the eniployntent of Chris Ward to fill the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Executive Officer position.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to create a new Appointed Non -Merit classification titled Director Parks and
Recreation, FLSA exempt, at salary grade 334.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to reclassify position number 5060101-03007 from Executive Officer Parks
and Recreation to Director Parks and Recreation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to delete the classification of Executive Officer Parks and Recreation.
Chairperson, the following Conmissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Kristen Nelson,
(27d Date: November 17, 2021
David Woodward, Commissioner
David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
Lisa Brown, County Clerk i Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
Date: November 17, 2021
Date: November 17, 2021
2021-11-10 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - recommended to Board
2021-11-10 Full Board
VOTE TRACKING
Motioned by Commissioner Kristen Nelson seconded by Commissioner Gary McGillivray to adopt the attached
Appointment: Appointment of Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Officer and
Creation of New Appointed Non -Merit Classification Titled Director Parks and Recreation.
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell. Michael Spisz. Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson. Eileen Kowall,
Christine Long, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson. Yolanda
Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray. Robert Hoffman, Adam
Koclnenderfer (19)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
The Motion Passed.
ATTACHMENTS
Chris Ward Cover Letter and Resume
STATE OF IMICHIGAN)
COUNT" OF OAKLAND)
I. Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on November 10. 202L
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seat of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
Lisa Bro+rn, Onkhmd C'ourrh Clerk / Register of Deeds
October 17, 2021
Gary McGillivray
Chairman, Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
Dear Chairman McGillivray,
Living through a period of global pandemic has given us all a renewed appreciation for the vital
importance of parks and outdoor spaces. Parks have been a lifeline for so many, providing a safe place
to exercise, socialize and restore mental and physical health. The critical role parks played at this time is
also a reminder of the serious implications and long-term consequences of systemic inequities in access
and enjoyment of recreational resources.
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation system is a tremendous asset that is highly valued by the
people of Oakland County. The dedicated team of professionals on the staff at OCPR have a well -
deserved reputation for innovation and a passion for serving the public. The next Executive Officer of
OCPR must be a wise steward of these extraordinary resources. We must build upon this foundation and
continue to evolve the Oakland County Parks and Recreation system to meet the needs of all of our
residents and communities.
I have been fortunate to have been given the opportunity to serve in several different capacities in
Oakland County government for the past 11 years. During my service, I have worked closely with elected
officials representing a broad cross-section of backgrounds and beliefs to achieve common goals. As
Chief of Staff for the Board of Commissioners, I established a track record of success leading a talented
staff team, managing budget resources prudently and improving overall organizational effectiveness.
I believe serving the Parks and Recreation Commission as Executive Officer presents an extraordinary
opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. I appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Chris Ward
PROFILE Experienced public policy and admiuistrativa professional with a proven
irack record Of working with diverse inter est^ anti ^rnkcholrlrrs to build
Common ground and deliver results,
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
2621-Present
Focus areas: strategic policy initiatives, liaison to Board of C:ononissiuner�
and countywide elected officials, state and federal policy development
CHIEF OF STAFF/ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
LU16-2021
Administrative k=ad respousihle for directing day-to-d:ky aohvitw.s of r,t:rff
in support of legislative activities. Respousihilitivs nwhrded bud9-Qt
plannuig and Oversight, presentation of hUdget and program
recommendations to legtalatfve bod4= development of public policy
initiatives and management of departmental staff.
SENIOR POLICY ANALYST, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
2013-'20Ib
Development and support of the public policy, special projerrs, pi ograms,
initiatives, oversight responsibilities and priorities of the members of the
legislative body,
DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS
2009-2012
Administratve lead appointed by the Oakland County i.:lerk/Register of
Deeds responsible for development and execution of programs and
initiatives, management of operations, development and pmsentRh011 of
delrarttnental budget, liaison wffli local, state and rounry elected leaders,
STATE OF MICHIGAN
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 66"' DISTRICT
2003-200b
Majority/Minority Floor Leader; Chairman of Local government and Utban
Policy Committee,
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRIGHTON
TOWNSHIP CLERK
1998-2002
EDUCATION BACHELOR'S IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
CLEARY UNIVERSITY
RECOGNITION MICHIGAN JAYCEES, OUTSTANDING YOUNG GOVERNMENTAL LEADER
MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
MICHIGAN TOWNSHIPS ASSOCIATION, LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD