CHARTER
OF THE CITY OF
INKSTER, MICHIGAN
OF THE CITY OF
INKSTER, MICHIGAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Chapter 1 Incorporation and Boundaries
1.1 Incorporation
1.2 Boundaries
Chapter 2 Definitions and General Provisions
2.1 Records to be public
2.2 Definitions and interpretations
2.3 Publication of notices
2.4 Official performance
2.5 Public records as evidence
2.6 Quorum
2.7 Sundays and holidays
2.8 Penalties for violations of charter
2.9 Chapter and section headings
2.10 Amendments
2.11 Severability of charter provisions
2.12 No estoppel
2.13 Vested rights
2.14 System of accounts
2.15 City liability
Chapter 3 Municipal Powers
3.1 General powers
3.2 Additional powers
3.3 Further powers
Chapter 4 Elections
4.1 Qualifications of electors
4.2 Election procedure
4.3 Wards and precincts
4.4 Election dates
4.5 Election registration
4.6 Election commission
4.7 Special elections
4.8 Notice of elections
4.9 Voting hours
4.10 Nominations
4.11 Form of petition
4.12 Withdrawal of petition
4.13 Approval of petition
4.14 Public inspection of petitions
4.15 Form of ballots
4.16 Canvass of votes
4.17 Recount
4.18 Recall
4.19 Election by lot, in case of tie vote
4.20 General election laws
Chapter 5 General Provisions Regarding Officers and Personnel of the City
5.1 Eligibility for office and employment in city
5.2 Vacancies in office
5.3 Removals from office
5.4 Resignations
5.5 Filling vacancies in appointive offices
5.6 Filling vacancies in elective offices
5.7 Change in term of office or compensation
5.8 Oath of office and bond
5.9 Surety bonds
5.10 Delivery of office
5.11 Pecuniary interest prohibited
5.12 Compensation of officers and employees
5.13 Employee welfare benefits
5.14 Anti-nepotism
Chapter 6 Plan of City Government and Officers Thereof
6.1 Plan of government
6.2 Election of council, mayor, municipal judges and constables
6.3 First council and mayor
6.4 Election of mayor pro tempore
6.5 Duties of mayor of the city
6.6 Compensation of elective officers
6.7 Administrative service
6.8 City manager; appointment and qualifications
6.9 City manager; functions and duties
6.10 Acting city manager
6.11 Attorney; functions and duties
6.12 City clerk; functions and duties
6.13 City treasurer; functions and duties
Chapter 7 The Council: Procedure and Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
7.1 Regular meetings
7.2 Special meetings
7.3 Business at special meetings
7.4 Meetings open to the public
7.5 Quorum
7.6 Rules of the council
7.7 Investigations
7.8 Health and safety
7.9 Publication of council proceedings
Chapter 8 Legislation
8.1 Prior city legislation
8.2 Ordinances and resolutions
8.3 Enactment, amendment, repeal and effective date of ordinances
8.4 Recording of ordinances
8.5 Penalties for violations of ordinances
8.6 Special requirements for certain council actions
8.7 Enactment of codes by reference
8.8 Severability of ordinances
8.9 Initiative and referendum
8.10 Initiatory and referendary petitions
8.11 Council procedure on initiatory and referendary petitions
8.12 Submission of initiatory and referendary ordinances to electors
8.13 Ordinance suspended; miscellaneous provisions
Chapter 9 General Finance - Budget, Audit
9.1 Fiscal year
9.2 Budget procedure
9.3 Budget document
9.4 Budget hearings
9.5 Adoption of budget
9.6 Transfer of appropriations
9.7 Budget control
9.8 Depository
9.9 Independent audit
Chapter 10 General Taxation
10.1 Power to tax; tax limit
10.2 Subjects of taxation
10.3 Exemptions
10.4 Tax day
10.5 Personal property jeopardy assessment
10.6 Preparation of the assessment roll
10.7 Board of review
10.8 Duties and functions of the board of review
10.9 Meetings of the board of review
10.10 Notice of meetings
10.11 Endorsement of roll
10.12 Clerk to certify tax levy
10.13 City tax roll
10.14 Tax roll certified for collection
10.15 Tax lien on property
10.16 Taxes due; notification
10.17 Collection fees and interest
10.18 State, county and school taxes
10.19 Protection of city lien
10.20 Disposition of real property held by city
10.21 Collection of delinquent taxes
Chapter 11 General Finance - Borrowing Power
11.1 General borrowing
11.2 Special assessing bonds
11.3 Other bonds
11.4 Preparation and record
11.5 Unissued bonds
11.6 Limitation on indebtedness
Chapter 12 Special Assessments
12.1 Hazards and nuisances
12.2 Sidewalks
12.3 Boulevard lighting
12.4 General power relative to special assessment
12.5 Procedure to be fixed by ordinance
12.6 Objection to improvement
12.7 Installment payments of assessments
12.8 Additional assessments
12.9 Refunds of assessments
12.10 Special assessment accounts
12.11 Contested assessments
12.12 Reassessments for benefits
12.13 Delinquent special assessments
12.14 Lien not destroyed by judgment
Chapter 13 Purchase, Sale and Lease of Property
13.1 Purchasing procedure; ordinance required
Chapter 14 Municipal Utilities
14.1 Public utility powers
14.2 Management of public utilities
14.3 Rates
14.4 Utility rates and charges; collection
14.5 Disposal of utility plants and property
14.6 Utility finances
Chapter 15 Privately Owned Utilities
15.1 Franchise required
15.2 Regulatory powers
15.3 Permit revocable
15.4 Franchise elections
15.5 Franchise term
15.6 Further regulatory powers
15.7 Franchise conveyed by ordinance
15.8 Ordinance regulation
15.9 Repeal and termination of franchise; acquisition of utility property
15.10 Franchise of ordinance requirements
Chapter 16 Supervisors
16.1 Number of supervisors
16.2 Selection of supervisors
16.3 Duties of supervisors
16.4 Compensation of supervisors
Chapter 17 Judiciary
17.1 Creation of municipal court
17.2 Elections of judges and term
17.3 Qualifications
17.4 Jurisdiction
17.5 Act granting authority
17.6 Causes may be transferred
17.7 Ordinance cases to be heard
17.8 Right of appeal
17.9 Dockets
17.10 Salary and time of conducting court and court procedure
17.11 Fees, general law applicable
17.12 Disposition of fees, costs and fines
17.13 Judges bonds
17.14 Court clerk and deputies
17.15 Court officer
17.16 Jury trials
17.17 Place of court and furnishings
17.18 Probation
17.19 Words `justice' and `judge' synonymous
17.20 Pending causes saved
17.21 Violations bureau
17.22 Constables
17.23 Education and rehabilitation commission
17.24 Terms of court
Chapter 18 Policemen and Firemen Retirement System of the City
18.1 Name and establishment
18.2 Definitions
18.3 Normal retirement
18.4 Disability retirement
18.5 Eligibility for death benefits
18.6 Benefit amounts
18.7 Proof of continued disability
18.8 Partial disability
18.9 Dependent's benefits
18.10 Deductions
18.11 Termination of service
18.12 Effecting and terminating retirements
18.13 Applications for pensions
18.14 Fireman's and policeman's pension list
18.15 Fireman's and policeman's pension fund
18.16 Board of trustees
18.17 Corporate trustee or agent
18.18 Non-alienation or benefits
18.19 Monthly list; examination, order for payment
18.20 Applicants for pensions, examination under oath
18.21 Time of pension payments
18.22 Construction of chapter
18.23 Pensions represent contractual obligations
18.24 Village retirement system, transfer of funds
18.25 Integration with Federal Social Security
Chapter 19 Civil Service System
19.1 Civil service ordinance
Chapter 20 Schedule
20.1 Submission of chapter
20.2 Effective date
Resolution of adoption
Resolution and Certification of Election
ADOPTED OCTOBER 5, 1964