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Planning commission debates bylaw changes, board size and ex‑officio seats
Summary
Commissioners discussed whether to reduce membership from nine, limits on ex‑officio members per the planning enabling act, and whether to seek a county or non‑elector representative; no ordinance change was adopted and the commission asked staff to explore City Commission interest.
Members of the Traverse City Planning Commission used their Jan. 7 meeting to review the commission’s bylaws and consider potential changes to membership size, ex‑officio representation and agenda-review practices. No ordinance changes were adopted; staff was asked to research options and, if interest exists at the City Commission level, return with information at a study session.
Staff reminded the…
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