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AGENDA ITEM: Appointment to Jury Board
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:00 PM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2023-2800
Motion to to concur with the recommendation of the Judicial Circuit Court Judges for the
reappointment of Kymberly K. Reeves to the Jury Board for a 6-year term beginning May 1, 2023
and ending April 30, 2029.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Appointment Gary McGillivray
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The Jury Board consists of three qualified electors of the County appointed by the Board of
Commissioners on recommendation of the county’s judicial circuit court judges. No more than 2
members shall be of the same political party. The judges are recommending the reappointment of
Kymberly K. Reeves to a six-year term expiring April 30, 2029.
Current membership to the Jury Board is:
• Daniel Quick (D) - expiring 4/30/28
• Kymberly K. Reeves (D) - expiring 4/30/23
• William J. Axtell (R) - expiring 4/30/24
In general, jury boards are responsible for selecting the names of persons to serve on juries; placing
names on jury lists; supplying juror qualifications questionnaires to persons on a list; making a
preliminary screening of the qualifications and exemptions of prospective jurors; and drawing jurors
for jury service.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No
Committee members can contact Michael Andrews, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.425.5572 or andrewsmb@oakgov.com, or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Richard Lynch, Circuit Court Administrator
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Gary McGillivray, Board of Commissioners Created -
AGENDA DEADLINE: 04/20/2023 6:00 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. Recommendation for reappointment of Jury Commissioner Kymberly Reeves
2. Kymberly Reeves Resume 2022-2023
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2023-04-11 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - Recommend to Board
2023-04-20 Full Board - Concur
Motioned by: Commissioner Brendan Johnson
Seconded by: Commissioner Philip Weipert
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson,
William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman (16)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Gary McGillivray, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell (3)
Passed
April 20, 2023
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
RESOLUTION #2023-2800
Appointment to Jury Board
Sponsored By:
Gary McGillivray, Commissioner
Chair, the Board of Commissioners recommends the following Board action:
to concur with the recommendation of the Judicial Circuit Court Judges for the reappointment of
Kymberly K. Reeves to the Jury Board for a 6-year term beginning May 1, 2023 and ending April 30,
2029.
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2023-04-11 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - Recommend to Board
2023-04-20 Full Board - Concur
Motioned by: Commissioner Brendan Johnson
Seconded by: Commissioner Philip Weipert
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson,
Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Marcia Gershenson, Janet Jackson, William Miller
III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman (16)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Gary McGillivray, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell (3)
Passed
ATTACHMENTS
1. Recommendation for reappointment of Jury Commissioner Kymberly Reeves
2. Kymberly Reeves Resume 2022-2023
▪Responded to suspected violations of global policies by recommending and conducting investigations of such
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▪Oversaw the Company’s global corporate compliance program and implemented policies, guidelines and procedures
to ensure that the Senior Management Compliance Committee (“SMCC”), management and employees understood
and adhered to legal and regulatory requirements, the Company’s code of conduct and global policies
▪Managed the Company’s anti-corruption (FCPA and UK Bribery Act), third party due diligence, conflict minerals,
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FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) USA LLC, EEO Staff Advisor; Compliance and Governance April 2013- December 2013
▪Conducted corporate investigations encompassing potential policy violations and monitoring EEO
compliance and conducted training
▪Advised Human Resource Business Partners on labor and employment matters including discrimination, retaliation,
sexual harassment, and terminations
▪Managed Federal and State EEO compliance initiatives for all locations in the NAFTA region
▪Partnered with Senior Counsel, Senior Management and Diversity Counsel to identify potential risk areas and
develop strategic solutions to mitigate exposure to litigation
Clark Hill PLC, Associate, Labor and Employment May 2008 – April 2013
▪Managed labor and employment litigation
▪Advised human resource professionals on various labor and employment issues including discrimination, retaliation,
sexual harassment, hiring and terminations and investigated charges of discrimination on behalf of corporate clients
▪Lead associate in 5,000-member labor class action lawsuit
Plunkett Cooney, Research Clerk May, 2006 – May, 2008
▪Pursued legal internship to fulfill University of Detroit Mercy School of Law educational requirement
▪Researched and provide case law analysis for municipal and tort liability, and Title VII cases
▪Assisted in drafting appellate and trial briefs for corporate clients
EDUCATION
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit MI
Juris Doctor, May 2009
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, August 2004
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AND AFFILIATIONS
▪2022 Crain’s Notables in Corporate Counsel
▪Member of the State Bar of Michigan, Admitted 2009
▪State Bar of Michigan Character & Fitness Committee
▪Board Member, Legal Aid and Defender Association
▪Past President, D. Augustus Straker Bar Association, 2017
▪2016 Crain’s General and In House Counsel Rising Star
▪State Bar of Michigan Labor and Employment Section
▪Executive Board Member of the Renaissance (MI) Chapter of The Links, Inc.
▪Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.