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AGENDA ITEM: Reclassification of Chief Procurement Officer as County Executive Appointed Non-
Merit
DEPARTMENT: Management and Budget
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, July 18, 2024 6:00 PM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2024-4297
Motion to approve the reclassification of Chief Procurement Officer from Merit System, UNI/132,
overtime exempt to County Executive appointment excluded from the Merit System, APP/332,
overtime Exempt, further, appointment of a candidate for this role will come to the Board of
Commissioners for confirmation.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Staffing Modification Gwen Markham
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
County Executive Administration and Management & Budget Administration are requesting to
change the classification of Chief Procurement Officer from Merit to County Executive Appointed
Non-Merit. The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) plays a vital role in maintaining efficient,
transparent, and ethical procurement practices within Oakland County.
Given the strategic importance and complexity of this position, it is proposed to transition this role
from a merit-based employee to an appointed position. This change will enhance accountability,
responsiveness, and alignment with county goals. Appointment of a candidate for this role will come
to the Board of Commissioners for confirmation.
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
Brian Lefler, Chief Financial Officer
Sean Carlson, Deputy County Executive II
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 7/19/2024
AGENDA DEADLINE: 07/18/2024 6:00 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. M&B Request to Make CPO Appointed
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2024-07-10 Finance - Recommend to Board
2024-07-18 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Gwen Markham
Seconded by: Commissioner Angela Powell
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Christine
Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson,
William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault,
Linnie Taylor (17)
No: Kristen Nelson, Ajay Raman (2)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Passed
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER
2100 Pontiac Lake Rd | Executive Office Building 41W | Waterford, MI 48328 | tel (248) 858-0480 | fax (248) 452-9215 | OakGov.com
To: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
From: Brian J. Lefer, CFO; Sean Carlson, Deputy County Executive
Date: July 1, 2024
Subject: Request to Make the Chief Procurement Officer an Appointed Position
With the retirement of Scott Guzzy, our Purchasing Administrator/Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), after
many years of dedicated service, we have taken the opportunity to evaluate the future of this crucial
role. We have developed a new, updated job description as part of the latest quarterly report, allowing
us to better align the position with the County’s needs and ensure competitive compensation to attract
top talent.
The CPO plays a vital role in maintaining efficient, transparent, and ethical procurement practices within
Oakland County. Given the strategic importance and complexity of this position, we propose
transitioning it from a merit-based employee to an appointed position. This change will enhance
accountability, responsiveness, and alignment with county goals, improving our ability to recruit high-
caliber candidates.
The appointed CPO will remain under the Chief Financial Officer, and the appointment will require
confirmation by the Board of Commissioners.
We recommend that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposal to make the Chief Procurement
Officer an appointed position.