Following a nearly 12-hour closed session Monday, Feb. 26, commissioners voted 11-0 to keep Hambley and Deputy Health Officer Marcia Mansaray in place as part of a settlement agreement to end Hambley's long-standing lawsuit against the board.
Ottawa County doesn't have a right to appeal the fact that its health officer was rightfully appointed, according to a new filing with the Michigan Supreme Court.
A judge is expected to hear arguments today about who may testify as Ottawa County's top health official tries to force the county into a $4 million lawsuit and employment settlement.
A judge has delayed a hearing that was to consider if the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners and its health officer reached a $4 million settlement on Nov. 6 for her to resign.