Sec. 27a.
(1) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Local legislative body" means the council, common council or commission of a city.
(b) "Ward" means a district comprising less than all of the area of a city which constitutes the political unit from which 1 or more members of the local legislative body is nominated, elected or nominated and elected.
(2) The population of each city subject to the provisions of this section shall, in the first instance, be determined from the most recent official United States decennial census. Other governmental census figures of total city population may be used if taken subsequent to the latest decennial United States census and the last decennial United States census figures are inadequate for the purposes of this section. Each city shall have the power to conduct its own census for this purpose.
(3) This section shall be applicable to all cities that do not elect all the members of their local legislative body at large. This section shall not repeal any charter provisions meeting the standards established herein but shall be applicable to all charters that fail in whole or in part, to meet the standards herein, or the constitutional requirements of this state or United States constitution.
(4) In each such city subject to the provisions of this section the local legislative body, not later than December 1, 1967, shall apportion the wards of the city in accord with this section. In subsequent years, the local legislative body, prior to the next general municipal election occurring not earlier than 4 months following the date of the official release of the census figures of each United States decennial census, shall apportion the wards of the city in accord with this section.
(5) The local legislative body shall file the apportionment plan with the city clerk and make copies available at cost to any registered voter of the city. Such plan shall provide for wards which are as nearly of equal population as is practicable and contiguous and compact. Residents of state institutions who cannot by law register in the city as electors shall be excluded from population computations where the number of such persons is identifiable in the census figures available.
(6) Any registered voter of the city within 30 days after the filing of the apportionment plan for his city, or within 30 days after such apportionment plan shall be submitted, may petition the circuit court to determine if the plan meets the requirements of the laws and constitution of this state and the United States.
History: Add. 1966, Act 182, Eff. July 1, 1966
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.