Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan February 10, 2017 Stephen J. Markman Chief Justice Robert P. Young, Jr., Brian K. Zahra 155129(5) Bridget M. McCormack David F. Viviano Richard H. Bernstein GRIEVANCE ADMINISTRATOR, Joan L. Larsen, Petitioner-Appellant, Justices

SC: 155129 v ADB: 15-000120-GA MARK W. STEPEK, Respondent-Appellee. ________________________________________/ On order of the Chief Justice, the motion of respondent-appellee to extend the time for filing his answer is GRANTED. The answer will be accepted as timely filed if submitted on or before March 3, 2017.

I, Larry S. Royster, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court.

February 10, 2017 Clerk