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Commission reviews which boards to include in charter; cemetery and brownfield debated
Summary
The commission discussed whether to retain or revise charter text about nonresident board membership, the cemetery trustees and inclusion of a brownfield board; members asked staff to check legal and appropriation details before final decisions.
The Big Rapids Charter Revision Commission discussed whether to change provisions that govern board membership, a statutory cemetery provision and language about a brownfield board during its Oct. 8 meeting. No final charter revisions were adopted on these items; the commission asked staff to follow up with legal counsel and return recommendations.
Commission members said public feedback and their own review suggested nonresident board membership changes were not popular; the commission noted the current charter language for board…
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