Choosing the Right Township Manager

Gain insights into the key stages of recruitment of your next township manager. We’ll review common pitfalls and offer strategies for negotiating, managing expectations and ensuring the right fit for your township team. Learn tips for working with a recruiter to ensure a successful, seamless selection of a manager who fits your community’s needs.

Speaker: Stacy Belisle, Attorney, McGraw Morris, PC

Recorded at MTA 2025 Annual Conference

Stacy Belisle

Attorney

McGraw Morris P.C.

Ms. Belisle began her legal career in 2001 and practices primarily in civil litigation, employment and labor, civil rights, municipal and immigration law. Ms. Belisle has substantial litigation experience in Michigan's state and federal courts. Her practice is focused on defending employers in employment and labor disputes involving age, sex, religious and race discrimination cases as well as Whistleblower, ADA, FMLA, civil rights, breach of employment contract, and wrongful and constructive discharge claims. She routinely defends employers in charges filed with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Michigan Department of Civil Rights and defends employers in all levels of unemployment appeals. She represents municipalities in litigation involving Michigan's Open Meeting Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

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