SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
November 11, 2002
(Date of earliest event reported)
Commission file number: 0-20167
NORTH COUNTRY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MICHIGAN 38-2062816
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No)
1011 NOTEWARE DRIVE, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (906) 341-8401
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
On November 11, 2002, Rehmann Robson resigned as the
independent auditor of the Registrant's financial statements for the year ending
December 31, 2002.
Rehmann Robson did not audit any year-end financial
statements included on Form 10-K nor review any quarterly reports of the
Registrant on Form 10-Q.
Registrant has provided Rehmann Robson with a copy of this
disclosure and has requested that Rehmann Robson furnish it with a letter
addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether it agrees
with the foregoing statements. A copy of Rehmann Robson's letter to the
Securities and Exchange Commission is forwarded as Exhibit 16.1 to this report
on Form 8-K.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit 16.1 - Letter regarding change in certifying accountant
from Rehmann Robson.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to the signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NORTH COUNTRY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Date: November 15, 2002 By: /s/ Sherry Littlejohn
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Sherry Littlejohn, President and Chief
Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
Ex 16.1 Letter regarding change in certifying accountant
from Rehmann Robson.