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Commission weighs cuts and clarifications for boards and commissions, questions future of historic‑district body
Summary
Mount Clemens commissioners reviewed all city boards and commissions, discussed reducing membership counts and quorums to ease recruitment, and debated dissolving the historic district commission given the city's single local historic district (the Grand Trunk Depot at 200 Grand Avenue). Staff will contact depot stewards about grant needs and report back.
At a work session the Mount Clemens City Commission began a comprehensive review of the city's boards and commissions, with members recommending clearer missions, smaller minimum membership where appropriate, and improved recruitment.
Staff reported there are currently 16 boards and committees (17 if the library board is included), 91 appointed positions and 78 filled seats, leaving 13 vacancies. Commissioners asked staff to provide year‑over‑year fill rates and to make online application forms easier to complete to…
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