Michigan Compiled Laws 33-2008-ii. Article II. Planning Commission Creation And Administration (125.3811...125.3825)

• Section 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.
  (1) A local unit of government may adopt an ordinance creating a planning commission with powers and duties provided in this act. The planning...
• Section 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.
  (1) Subject to subsection (2), a township ordinance creating a planning commission under this act shall take effect 63 days after the ordinance is...
• Section 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.
  (1) In a municipality, the chief elected official shall appoint members of the planning commission, subject to approval by a majority vote of the...
• Section 125.3817 Chairperson, Secretary, And Other Offices; Election; Terms; Appointment Of Advisory Committees.
  (1) A planning commission shall elect a chairperson and secretary from its members and create and fill other offices as it considers advisable. An...
• Section 125.3819 Bylaws; Adoption; Public Record Requirements; Annual Report By Planning Commission.
  (1) A planning commission shall adopt bylaws for the transaction of business, and shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and...
• Section 125.3821 Meetings; Frequency; Time; Place; Special Meeting; Notice; Compliance With Open Meetings Act; Availability Of Writings To Public.
  (1) A planning commission shall hold not less than 4 regular meetings each year, and by resolution shall determine the time and place of...
• Section 125.3823 Compensation; Expenses; Preparation Of Budget; Acceptance Of Gifts.
  (1) Members of a planning commission may be compensated for their services as provided by the legislative body. A planning commission may adopt bylaws...
• Section 125.3825 Employment Of Planning Director And Other Personnel; Contract For Services; Use Of Information And Advice Provided By Public Officials, Departments, And Agencies.
  (1) A local unit of government may employ a planning director and other personnel as it considers necessary, contract for the services of planning...

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