Posted October 9th, 2024
What is the Home Rule Charter of Macomb County?
A home rule charter is a document that defines a local government’s governing structure. Home rule charters are adopted by popular vote and can allow local governments to have more control over local matters. A home rule county charter is a framework of county government that the people of a county design and adopt for themselves.
The Home Rule Charter of Macomb County can be found here.
When did the Charter go into effect?
The Home Rule Charter of Macomb County, Michigan took effect on January 1, 2011.
What is the purpose of the Charter?
The purpose of the Charter was to convert the County of Macomb from a general law county to a home rule county under a locally adopted charter led by home rule county officers.
Why is the proposal to elect a charter commission for the purpose of generally revising the home rule charter on the ballot?
The Board of Commissioners was required to place this language on the ballot per Section 10.5.3 of the Charter which states: “At the general election to be held in the year 2014, and in each 10th year thereafter, the question of a general revision of this Charter shall be submitted to the electors of the County. If a majority of the electors voting on the question decide in favor of a charter commission being elected in accordance with state law for such purpose, the provisions of state law shall govern to create a Charter Commission to prepare and present an amended or new county charter to the electors.”
What does it mean if I vote yes?
You support the creation of a Charter Commission to prepare and present an amended or new charter for electors to consider.
What does it mean if I vote no?
You do not support the creation of a Charter Commission to prepare and present an amended or new charter for electors to consider.
