County Home Rule Issues
Detroit City Charter Revision Issues ... The Nature and Purpose of a Home Rule Charter,
Report 310-3, ( July 93 ) 4 pages [33,692 bytes]
--- Summarizes Report 311 ---
Detroit City Charter Revision Issues ... Democratic Principles and Home Rule Charters,
Report 310-1, ( July 93 ) 4 pages [32,166 bytes]
(Susan B. Hannah, WMU) Principles on which our American political system was founded: popular sovereignty; individual rights; representation; majority rule; limited government/divided rule; and accountability
County Organization in Michigan,
Memo, ( November 89 ) 26 pages
This paper prepared for: MACOMB COUNTY 21st CENTURY: COUNTY HOME RULE? discusses the historical and statutory reasons for the organization of county government in Michigan, discusses optional unified form of county government and charter form of county government
Home Rule in Wayne County: IV -- Wayne County After Four Years of Home Rule,
CC 968, ( November 87 ) 4 pages
This article will describe changes in Wayne County’s financial condition since charter implementation, in recognition of the fact that financial crisis provided the impetus to address the long recognized need for structural reorganization to improve county operations and efficiency. It will also briefly assess the current state of the economy.
--- See also CC #967, #966, #965; and Report #286 ---
A Review of the Effects of Home Rule on Wayne County Government
Report 286, ( September 87 ) 50 pages
In addition to reviewing the history of organizational and operational problems in Wayne County, this report describes the organization structure and separation of powers as required in the state enabling legialation, as defined in the Wayne County Charter, as implemented in the reorganization plans, and finally as interpreted by local legal opinions and the courts. It also identifies available alternative county structures, and attempts to offer some insights of value to those residents of other counties who may be considering the home rule option.
--- See also CC #968, #967, #966, and #965 ---
Home Rule in Wayne County: III -- Implementation of Checks and Balances
CC 967, ( September 87 ) 4 pages
The third article in a series on the effects of home rule on Wayne County, focuses on the establishment of a system of checks and balances within that frame-work.
--- See also CC #968, #966, #965, and Report #286 ---
Home Rule in Wayne County: II -- Separation of Powers and Reorganization under the Wayne County Charter
CC 966, ( August 87 ) 4 pages
This issue will examine portions of the adopted charter that resulted in county reorganization and the separation of powers between the redefined legislative and executive branches, recognizing that organization affects the way decisions are made, coordinated, and implemented.
--- See also CC #968, #967, #965, and Report #286 ---
Home Rule in Wayne County: I -- County Structure in Michigan
CC 965, ( July 87 ) 4 pages
This issue will describe briefly the development of various county structures available in Michigan; subsequent issues in this series will analyze the effects of the home rule charter on reorganization and the separation of powers, the implementation of a system of checks balances, and the current financial condition and continuing issues in Wayne County.
--- See also CC #968, #967, #966, and Report #286 ---
Significant Local Ballot Issues
CC 963, ( October 86 ) 4 pages
(Wayne County-Abolish Drain Commissioner; Macomb County-Electing a Commission to Draft a Charter)
Among local ballot issues to be decided on November 4, 1986, two have some statewide significance. Both deal with the subject of county home rule. Wayne County government now is in the 4th year of operation under a charter that separates legislative and executive powers into two branches. A Wayne County ballot proposal would further the move toward a unified executive and toward separation of powers in that county. Macomb County is voting on a proposal to create a charter commission to write a home rule charter for the county.
Wayne County Charter Opinions on Appointment Authority,
Misc., ( June 85 ) 3 pages
CC 963, Significant Local Ballot Issues (Wayne County-Abolish Drain Commissioner; Macomb County-Electing a Commission to Draft a Charter) ( October 86 ) 4 pages
Wayne County and Detroit Ballot Issues
CC 948, ( July 84 ) 4 pages
(A: Wayne County Millage Renewal; B: Abolish Wayne County Road Commission; C: Ombudsman; L: Detroit Library Operating Millage)
Reorganizing Wayne County Government Under the 1981 Home Rule Charter,
Report 277, ( December 82 ) 49 pages
The Proposed Wayne County Charter
CC 926, ( October 81 ) 4 pages
On November 3, 1981, Wayne County voters were asked to decide whether Wayne County should become a home rule county through adoption of one of two proposed charters. This paper described the significance of that vote, explained potential changes, and walked through the voting process with two questions on the ballot.
---See also #968, #967, #966, and Report #286 ---
The Proposed Wayne County Charter,
Report 275, ( September 81 ) 45 pages
Wayne County Charter Issues ... County Services
Report 274, ( April 81 ) 39 pages
Several provisions in the County Charter Act address the matter of providing services and issuing regulations under a charter county government. In this paper we address those matters relating to services and regulations that the Wayne County Charter Commission should consider. Our purpose is not to discuss organization and structure of the charter county government although necessarily, on occasion, we will touch upon those concerns.
--- See also CC 926 ---
Wayne County Charter Issues ... Employee Retirement,
Report 273, ( April 81 ) 18 pages
Wayne County Charter Issues ... Debt Concepts and Provisions for Michigan Charter County Government
Report 272, ( April 81 ) 12 pages
The purpose of this paper is to review concepts related to authorizing debt provisions under the Constitution of the State of Michigan and to define the issues involved in developing debt provisions for the Wayne County Charter. This paper will also analyze debt provision alternatives by comparing the concepts of such provisions for the Wayne County Charter. This paper does not seek to analyze statutory provisions pursuant to which county debt may currently be incurred or to suggest any revisions to such provisions which might be necessary to desirable in the implementation of any of the debt authorizing concepts discussed herein.
Wayne County Charter Issues ... Personnel Management,
Report 271, ( March 81 ) 14 pages
Wayne County Charter Issues ... The Legislative Branch,
Report 270, ( March 81 ) 28 pages
Wayne County Charter Issues ... Financial Processes,
Report 269, ( March 81 ) 22 pages
Wayne County Charter Issues ... Labor Relations Management,
Report 268, ( March 81 ) 16 pages
Wayne County Charter Issues ... County Administrative Organization
Report 267, ( March 81 ) 15 pages
Once the office of county executive or administrator has been provided for, a second major task which will confront the Wayne County Charter Commission will be the development of an overall plan of organization for the entire executive branch of county government. Since Wayne now utilizes the traditional commission form, the county government presently contains a broad array of offices, departments, boards, commissions and related agencies, performing a wide variety of functions and in many instances enjoying substantial autonomy. It will be the responsibility of the charter commission to systematize and reorganize these many units into a coherent whole. Since the great majority of the units found in a reorganized executive arm will report to the top officer of the county, the new structure in general will be built around that office.
Wayne County Charter Issues ... Historical and Present Role of County Government in Michigan,
Report 266, ( February 81 ) 19 pages
This paper was published to provide some perspectives about county government--how it came to be and how its purpose and function evolved over time The first section of this paper will deal with the beginnings of county government and its development in the U.S. and in Michigan. The second and third segments will review some of the ways Michigan state government relates to the counties in the state and how counties relate to the municipal jurisdictions within them. Finally, the paper discusses the nature of the charter in the context of county government.
Wayne County Charter Issues ... Elected County Executive/Chief Administrative officer
Report 265, ( February 81 ) 16 pages
This paper will examine the role of the elected county executive or appointed chief administrative officer in a restructured county government based on experience in other reorganized counties. A separate paper in this series looks at an overall plan of organization of the executive branch.
Wayne County Charter Commission Standing Committee Recommendations,
Misc., ( June 81 ) --- pages
The Home Rule County in Michigan (Background Paper No. II),
Report 264, ( July 80 ) 21 pages
Home Rule, Charters, and Reorganization (Background Paper No. I),
Report 263, ( July 80 ) 24 pages
Wayne County Ballot Issue -- County Home Rule,
CC 915, ( July 80 ) 6 pages
City-County Separation: Detroit and Wayne County,
Report 261, ( March 80 ) 37 pages
Section Analysis of Public Act 139 of 1973 (Enrolled Senate Bill 229) Providing for Optional Unified Forms of County Government ,
Misc., ( March 79 ) 7 pages
The Organization of Ottawa County Government: Present and Proposed,
Report 246, ( August 74 ) 22 pages
Wayne County Ballot Issues: Proposition B -- Wayne County Millage Renewal (one extra-voted mill, 5-year period 1975-1979); Proposition C -- County Home Rule
CC 852, ( July 1972 ) 4 pages
A New Approach to the Organization of Wayne County Government,
CC 837, ( April 1971 ) 8 pages
A New Approach to the Organization of Wayne County Government,
Report 240, ( March 1971 ) 95 pages
A Comparison of Typical Statutory or Charter Provisions on a County Elected Executive and County Manager,
Memo, ( May 70 ) 4 pages
Memo to Special Committee on County Organization re Possible Amendment to Public Act 293 of 1966 ,
Memo, ( February 70 ) 6 pages
Wayne County Ballot Issue -- County Home Rule,
CC 815, ( October 68 ) 6 pages
County Home Rule Enabling Legislation--Summary Outline of P.A. 293 of 1966.
Misc., ( November 66 ) 5 pages
County Home Rule,
CC 780, ( March 66 ) 4 pages
Research Brief on "County Home Rule" (prepared for Committee of One Hundred),
Misc., ( January 66 ) 15 pages
County Home Rule,
CC 751, ( April 64 ) 6 pages
County Home Rule -- Report to the Honorable George Romney, Governor of Michigan, by the Governor’s Study Committee on County Home Rule,
Misc. , ( January 64 ) 10 pages
Constitutional Aspects of State-Local Relationships - I: Municipal and County Home Rule for Michigan,
Memo 203, ( October 61 ) 28 pages
(Arthur W. Bromage - Professor of Political Science, The University of Michigan) Considers the organization of Michigan local government using home rule provisions, problems that have arisen since adoption of the 1908 Constitution, comparisons with other states, and possible alternatives.
Wayne County Administration Organization,
CC 700, ( June 59 ) 8 pages
Wayne County Administrative Organization,
CC 619, ( June 54 ) 4 pages
Constitutional Amendment:
Proposal No. 1 -- Removal of Restrictions on Water Supplied Out;
No. 2 -- Eligibility of State Legislators to be Candidates for State offices;
No. 3 -- Increased Compensation for Legislators;
No. 4 -- 'Home Rule' for Wayne County,
CC 478, ( November 44 ) 2 pages
About One More Argument for Wayne County Reorganization,
CC 446, ( October 42 ) 2 pages
About the Finances of the County Home Rule,
CC 444, ( September 42 ) 2 pages
About Wayne County Home Rule,
CC 441, ( May 42 ) 1 page
About the Reorganization of County Government,
CC 433, ( January 42 ) 2 pages
Michigan's County Government (J. M. Leonard),
---, ( January 38 )
Organization and Cost of County and Township Government (State Commission) of Inquiry,
---, ( January 33 ) pages
County, Township and School District Government--Preliminary Report--State Commission,
---, ( January 32 ) pages
Simplifying County Government; Fighting the White Plague,
Public Business No. 58 ( February 15, 1921 ) 8 pages
A constitutional amendment has been proposed in the state legislature that ultimately provides for the simplification of county government in Michigan. This paper explained the virtues of that amendment and made the case for county home rule. Also included a short summary of the actions to contain the spread of tuberculosis in Detroit.
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