Sec. 20.
The charter commission shall convene on the second Tuesday after the election at the place designated pursuant to section 19. The city clerk shall preside at the first meeting, shall administer the oath of office to the members-elect, and shall act as clerk of the commission. The charter commission shall be the sole judge of the qualifications, elections, and returns of its members, shall choose its officers except clerk, shall determine the rules of its proceedings, and shall keep a journal. A roll call of the members on a question shall be entered on the journal at the request of 1/5 of the members or less if the commission shall so determine. The commission may fill a vacancy in its membership, and shall fix the time for the submission of the charter to the electors. A member shall not receive compensation for more than 90 meetings of the commission, and only for actual attendance. A member of the commission shall not be paid for more than 1 meeting per day. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum, and the sessions of the commission shall be public.
History: 1909, Act 279, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- Am. 1911, Act 203, Eff. Aug. 1, 1911 ;-- CL 1915, 3323 ;-- CL 1929, 2256 ;-- CL 1948, 117.20 ;-- Am. 1977, Act 27, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1977 Compiler's Notes: Act 203 of 1911, which amended this section, was held unconstitutional and void. See note to MCL 117.1. The 1911 amendment reads as follows: “Sec. 20. The charter commission shall convene on the second Tuesday after the election at the place designated therefor. The city clerk shall preside at the first meeting, shall administer the oath of office to the members-elect, and shall act as clerk of the commission. It shall be the sole judge of the qualifications, elections and returns of its own members, choose its own officers, except clerk, determine the rules of its proceedings and keep a journal. A roll call of its members on any question shall be entered on the journal at the request of one-fifth of its members or less if it shall so determine. It may fill any vacancy in its membership, and it shall fix the time for the submission of the charter to the electors. No members shall receive compensation for more than ninety days and only for actual attendance. A majority of all the members shall constitute a quorum and its sessions shall be public. The commission may submit with the charter, independent sections or propositions, and such of them as shall receive the approval of a majority of the electors voting thereon shall become a part of the charter if the charter is adopted by the electors.”Former Law: See Act 279 of 1909.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 117 - Home Rule Cities
Act 279 of 1909 - The Home Rule City Act (117.1 - 117.38)
Section 117.1 - Body Corporate.
Section 117.1b - Emergency Financial Manager; Authority and Responsibilities.
Section 117.2 - Saving Clause.
Section 117.3 - Mandatory Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4 - Conduct of Racing Event Under MCL 257.1701 Et seq.; Powers and Duties.
Section 117.4b - Refunds; Bonds; Sewers; Waterworks; Lighting; Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4c - Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4e - Public Property; Condemnation of Private Property; Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4f - Permissible City Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4g - Rapid Transit System; Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4h - Public Ways; Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4i - Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4j - City Departments; Special Acts; Municipal Powers; Permissible Charter Provisions.
Section 117.4k - Civic, Artistic, and Cultural Activities; Public Funds.
Section 117.4o - Formation of Nonprofit Corporation by City.
Section 117.4s - Population More Than 600,000; Chief Financial Officer.
Section 117.4t - Population More Than 600,000; Requirements; Appropriations.
Section 117.5 - Prohibited Powers.
Section 117.5a - Membership in Certain Societies Not to Affect Employment.
Section 117.5b - Code of Municipal Ordinances; Publication.
Section 117.5d - Locomotives; Enforceability of Ordinance Prescribing Maximum Speed Limit.
Section 117.5g - Flood Control Project.
Section 117.5h - Regulation or Prohibition of Public Nudity; “Public Nudity” Defined.
Section 117.5j - Sewer Separation; Authorization; Ordinance; Special Assessment.
Section 117.9a - Annexation of Township Remnant Territory to Home Rule City; Procedure.
Section 117.9c - Repealed. 1986, Act 64, Eff. July 1, 1986.
Section 117.10 - Certified Copies of Petition and Resolution; Transmittal; Election Notices.
Section 117.12 - Election Returns; Canvass; Village Clerk, Duties.
Section 117.14 - Incorporation or Annexation.
Section 117.14b - Relocation of Common Boundaries.
Section 117.15a - Incorporation; Expenses of Charter Commission; Payment.
Section 117.19 - Charter; Duty of Legislative Body.
Section 117.21 - Charter Amendment; Procedure.
Section 117.22 - Charter Amendment; Submission to Governor, Approval; Re-Consideration.
Section 117.24 - Charters or Amendments; Filing; Effective Date.
Section 117.25a - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties.
Section 117.26 - Elections; General Provisions; Applicability of MCL 168.641.
Section 117.27 - Repealed. 1966, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967.
Section 117.27a - Apportionment of Wards; Definitions.
Section 117.27b - Board of Review; Appointment of Members, Functions.
Section 117.28a - Municipal Courts in Cities in Certain Counties; Civil Jurisdiction.
Section 117.30 - Appeal to Circuit Court; Recognizance or Bond.
Section 117.31 - Disposition of Fines.
Section 117.33 - Constables; Election, Qualification, and Compensation.
Section 117.34 - Police Officers; Powers.
Section 117.34a - Police Officer or Constable; Authority to Execute Bench Warrant.
Section 117.35 - Acquisition of Property; Condemnation or Purchase Proceedings.
Section 117.35a - General Obligation Bonds; Issuance; Conditions.
Section 117.36 - Charter Provisions; Conflict.