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Commission creates charter study group to review city charter
Summary
The commission voted to create a charter revision study group to review the city charter; members discussed scope, committee composition, compensation, and next steps for public engagement and legal review.
The Munising City Commission voted to create a charter study group to review the city charter after a long discussion about process, scope, and staffing.
Commissioners debated whether to amend select provisions or pursue a broader rewrite, whether the study group should be elected or appointed, and whether members should be compensated. The transcript cites the Home Rule City Act of 1909 and notes that proposed changes would ultimately go to voters and be reviewed by the attorney general.
Commissioners agreed to form the study group at this meeting and to address composition and compensation at a subsequent meeting. The motion to create the charter revision/study committee was moved by Commissioner Wilkinson and supported by Commissioner Desjardins; the motion passed.
Staff and commissioners also discussed practical next steps including public outreach, possibly using a survey or application process to solicit volunteers, and having legal counsel available during the review process. The commission directed staff to place committee composition on the next agenda.
