125.3811 Planning commission; creation; adoption of ordinance by local unit of government; notice required; exception; adoption of charter provision by city or home rule village; effect of repeal of planning act; continued exercise or transfer of powers and duties of zoning board or zoning commission. Sec. 11. (1) A local unit of government may adopt […]
125.3813 Planning commission; effect of township ordinance; number of days; petition requesting submission of ordinance to electors; filing; petition subject to Michigan election law; violation. Sec. 13. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a township ordinance creating a planning commission under this act shall take effect 63 days after the ordinance is published by the township […]
125.3815 Planning commission; membership; appointment; terms; vacancy; representation; qualifications; ex-officio members; board serving as planning commission; removal of member; conditions; conflict of interest; additional requirements. Sec. 15. (1) In a municipality, the chief elected official shall appoint members of the planning commission, subject to approval by a majority vote of the members of the legislative […]
125.3817 Chairperson, secretary, and other offices; election; terms; appointment of advisory committees. Sec. 17. (1) A planning commission shall elect a chairperson and secretary from its members and create and fill other offices as it considers advisable. An ex officio member of the planning commission is not eligible to serve as chairperson. The term of […]
125.3819 Bylaws; adoption; public record requirements; annual report by planning commission. Sec. 19. (1) A planning commission shall adopt bylaws for the transaction of business, and shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations. (2) A planning commission shall make an annual written report to the legislative body concerning its operations […]
125.3821 Meetings; frequency; time; place; special meeting; notice; compliance with open meetings act; availability of writings to public. Sec. 21. (1) A planning commission shall hold not less than 4 regular meetings each year, and by resolution shall determine the time and place of the meetings. Unless the bylaws provide otherwise, a special meeting of […]
125.3823 Compensation; expenses; preparation of budget; acceptance of gifts. Sec. 23. (1) Members of a planning commission may be compensated for their services as provided by the legislative body. A planning commission may adopt bylaws relative to compensation and expenses of its members and employees for travel when engaged in the performance of activities authorized […]
125.3825 Employment of planning director and other personnel; contract for services; use of information and advice provided by public officials, departments, and agencies. Sec. 25. (1) A local unit of government may employ a planning director and other personnel as it considers necessary, contract for the services of planning and other technicians, and incur other […]
