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Lansing Charter Commission approves edits to chapters 2 and 3, clarifying forfeiture and council powers
Summary
At its Jan. 21 meeting the Charter Commission voted to amend several charter provisions in Chapters 2 and 3: clarifying default/forfeiture language, changing how two‑thirds votes are calculated, amending quorum wording, and adding council powers to require officer cooperation. Some votes were split.
The Lansing Charter Commission approved several amendments to charter language on Jan. 21 that affect removal-for-cause rules, voting thresholds and new powers for the city council to require cooperation from city officers.
Key decisions
- Forfeiture and removal (Chapter 2): The commission approved language clarifying that a person “in default to the city” may be subject to forfeiture or dismissal during a term of office and directed that the city develop an ordinance setting procedures for notice and cure. The change was adopted unanimously.
- Two-thirds vote calculation (Section 3-205): The commission approved an option that computes two-thirds thresholds relative to the number of council seats established in the charter (members elect), not just members serving. Commissioner Boyd recorded a “no” vote; the motion carried with the remainder voting in favor.
- Quorum wording (Section 3-203): Commissioners amended quorum language to say a majority of…
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