Date Established/Background: The Local Officers Compensation Commission was established on July 11, 1977, when the City Commission adopted Ordinance #306 (now Sec. 2-460 and 2-461 of the City Code). This Commission is also governed by MCL 117.5C (Public Act 279 of 1909).
Mission: The Compensation Commission determines the salaries of elected City officials (City Commission and Board of Light & Power).
Corresponding MCL#, City Charter Citation, and/or City Code: MCL 117.5c; Code: Chapter 2, Article IV, Div. 5, Sec. 2-460 and 2-461.
Number of Members & Term of Office: The Board has seven members ... view more »
Date Established/Background: The Local Officers Compensation Commission was established on July 11, 1977, when the City Commission adopted Ordinance #306 (now Sec. 2-460 and 2-461 of the City Code). This Commission is also governed by MCL 117.5C (Public Act 279 of 1909).
Mission: The Compensation Commission determines the salaries of elected City officials (City Commission and Board of Light & Power).
Corresponding MCL#, City Charter Citation, and/or City Code: MCL 117.5c; Code: Chapter 2, Article IV, Div. 5, Sec. 2-460 and 2-461.
Number of Members & Term of Office: The Board has seven members serving seven-year terms. Terms shall expire so that only one seat expires per year.
Do members serve until a replacement is appointed? No.
Quorum Requirement: Per section 13-4 of the City Charter, a quorum of any board, commission, or committee created by or pursuant to this charter shall be a majority of the members of such board, commission, or committee in office at the time, but not less than two members.
Meetings Held: The Board meets only in odd-numbered years at the call of the Chairperson.
Bylaws: No.
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