Members of the Clawson City Council voted unanimously July 18 in favor of appointing Michael Smith to the City Clerk position effective July 31, 2017. Michael Smith has served as the city's deputy clerk since 2010. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in liberal studies with an emphasis in leadership and diversity from Grand Valley State University; a master's degree in public administration from Oakland University; and a post-master's certificate in local government management from Oakland University.