The City of Big Rapids is on the clock to find its next City Attorney.

During the City Commission meeting Monday night, current attorney Eric Williams told commissioners once his three contract is up on December 31^st, 2022 he will be moving on.

“City Manager Mark Gifford pointed out some time ago, we got to get ready for this. He wanted to get started in the final year of my contract to do a search for a new City attorney for the city of Big Rapids.” Williams told the commission. “You've got a year to do it and credit to Mr. Gifford for getting this going and getting the commission involved and looking at the details early.”

Williams has been practicing law in Mecosta and Osceola Counties since 1982. He's been the City Attorney for over 30 years.

Big Rapids Mayor Fred Guenther will be forming a committee to find the next City Attorney, that team will be comprised of himself, commissioner Jenifer Cochran, Police Chief Danielle Haynes, City Manager Mark Gifford.