Title
Evaluation of Chief Executive Officer’s Performance for Fiscal Year 25-26
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Agenda of: May 28, 2026
Item No.: 2026- 216
Amount: N/A
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: William M. Wolfson
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: May 22, 2026
RE: Evaluation of Chief Executive Officer’s Performance for Fiscal Year 25-26
MOTION
The Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA); determines that for the Fiscal Year 2025-26, ending June 30, 2026, the performance of the GLWA’s Chief Executive Officer Exceeds Expectations; and authorizes the Board’s Chairperson, GLWA General Counsel and Deputy Chief Executive Officer to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
Effective June 17, 2022, the Board entered into an Employment Agreement (Agreement) with Suzanne Coffey to serve as the GLWA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). That Agreement provided for an annual salary (Section 4.1) as well as a performance-based bonus. (Section 5.1 and Attachment B).
JUSTIFICATION
The Board has reviewed Coffey’s performance during the evaluation period and is evaluating her performance.
BUDGET IMPACT
Any costs associated with the Board’s evaluation of the CEO’s performance for Fiscal Year 2025-26 can be accommodated within the budget adopted by the Board.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This item was presented directly to the full Board.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This item does not impact the shared services agreement between GLWA and DWSD.