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Charter commission adopts several procedural edits, aligns special-election timing with state law
Summary
The Lansing Charter Commission approved multiple procedural charter edits on Jan. 7, aligning special-election deadlines with Michigan law, clarifying meeting notice and investigation authority, and adding a definition for "default to the city."
The Lansing Charter Commission advanced a package of procedural charter edits and formalized several votes on Jan. 7.
Key outcomes
- "Default to the city" definition: The commission voted to add a definition of "default to the city" to the charter (Article 1 / cross-referenced in Article 2). The inserted language defines default to include failure to pay monetary obligations to the city (taxes, fees, fines) and permits the city clerk to send written notice with a 30-day cure period. The motion to add the definition passed unanimously.
- Special elections: The commission amended Section 2-406 to align with Michigan election law. The body adopted language requiring that special elections be called by council at least 90 days before the election or longer as state law requires, and changed the timing for a required special primary from 25 days to 45 days to match state rules. Both motions passed…
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