Boards and Commissions

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Following are the City of Ferndale's Boards and Commissions member lists.  For more information on when and where these Boards and Commissions meet, click on Meeting Dates.  For further information, please contact the City Clerk's office at (248)546-2384.

Arts and Cultural Commission

Housing Commission

Beautification Commission

Board of Canvassers

Board of Review

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

Civil Service Board

Downtown Development Authority

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

Environmental Impact Commission

Ferndale Community Foundation

Library Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Plan Commission

Police and Fire Board

Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees

Board of Zoning Appeals

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Arts and Cultural Commission Established by Resolution 11-00; increased membership no. 2-01 15 seats with members appointed by Council  1 & 2 year terms expire December 31 Brings culture to community by art, music or other media.

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Beautification Commission Not less than 7 members (includes 4 ex-officio non-voting members) Citizen members appointed by Mayor with consent of Council 3 year terms expire December 31 Encourages, promotes, and makes recommendations for the enhancement of the beauty of the City; presents awards to residents and businesses.

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Board of Canvassers Controlled by Public Act 65 of 1963, as amended, MSA 6.1031 4 seats (2 Republicans & 2 Democrats) with members appointed by Council 4 year terms expire December 31 Canvasses the vote after elections if there are any local issues on the ballot.

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Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board Controlled by Public Act 381 of 1996 Not less than 5, nor more than 9 seats, with members appointed by Mayor and confirmed by City Council 3 year terms Implements and facilitates brownfield plans related to the designation and treatment of brownfield redevelopment zones; promotes the revitalization of environmentally distressed areas.

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Civil Service Board Controlled by City Charter, Chapter XXA, Section 2 3 seats with members appointed by Mayor with consent of Council 6 year terms to commence 1st Mon. Jan. of each odd-number year Administers, maintains and establishes policies and practices regarding employees; investigates and hears appeals of employees or any appointing authority.

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Downtown Development Authority Controlled by Ordinance No. 703 and Public Act 197 of 1975 9 seats (Mayor and 8 members, 1 of which is from the adjacent residential area) with members appointed by Mayor with consent of Council 4 years terms expiring December 31 Manages ongoing maintenance, security, promotion of economic activity and continual operation of the downtown district, as well as sponsors special events and related activities.

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Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees Controlled by City Charter, Chapter XIX, Article III 9 seats (1 citizen seat appointed by the Mayor  with consent of Council; 4 Members elected by members of the Pension System; 2 Council Members; Mayor; City Treasurer) 5 year terms expire March 31 Administers, manages, and operates the retirement system.

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Environmental Impact Commission Contact the FEIC via Email

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Ferndale Community Foundation Established by Resolution 6-01 Minimum of 7, not  more than 9 directors, 2 of which are Council Members. Directors are selected by Council. 3 year terms expire at annual Board of Directors’ meeting. Serves the people through charitable contributions; repository for donations from the community, and makes grants available to projects and organizations for the betterment of the community.

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Housing Commission Controlled by Ordinance No. 548 and MSA 5.3014 5 seats with residents appointed by City Manager with approval of Council 5 year terms commence May 5 Determines where in the City it is necessary to provide proper sanitary housing facilities for low income; establishes rent and determines elimination of poor housing conditions.

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Library Board Controlled by Ordinance No. 595 8 seats (Librarian an ex-officio member with no vote and 7 citizens [electors of the city]) with members  appointed by Council 4 year terms commence July 1 The City of Ferndale Library Board consists of six trustees elected by the citizens of Ferndale for six-year terms, with two trustees elected every two years.  The Library Director serves on the Board as an ex-officio, non-voting member.  The Library Board is officially responsible for the operation of the public library, adopting long- and short-range plans for the library’s growth, deciding on the course of action and setting schedules for implementing plans, and serving as the “connecting link” between the library and the community.  For more information, please visit the library’s website.

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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Controlled by Ordinance No. 583, as amended by Ordinance No. 859 8 members (Director of Parks and Recreation with no vote and 7 citizens [electors of the city]) with members appointed by Council 3 year terms commence January 1 Acts in a fact-finding recommendatory and advisory capacity to the Council, considering the needs and requirements of park and recreational facilities and activities and the estimated costs.

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Plan Commission Controlled by Ordinance No. 201; amended by Ordinance No. 316; amended by Ordinance No. 958 and Public Act 45 of 1969, as amended MSA 5.2993 9 members (1 Council Representative, 8 citizens) appointed by Mayor and confirmed by City Council 3 year terms commence January 1 for appointed citizens and term for Council Representative to be established by Resolution Considers, advises, and recommends to the City Council  changes in Zoning Ordinance, development of the City in accordance with present and future needs, approves plat subdividing; makes and adopts master plan for the City.

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Police and Fire Board Controlled by City Charter, Chapter III, Sections 23 and 24 3  members (Mayor, 2 citizens [electors of the City]) appointed by Council 1 year terms expire first meeting in May Establishes rules for the conduct of the Police and Fire Departments of the City and their members and confirms the appointments of each department.

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Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees Controlled by City Charter, Chapter XIXB, Section 4 6 seats (1 citizen member elected by the members of the retirement system; Mayor, City Manager, 1 Council Member, 2 member trustees 1-policeman and 1-fireman, each elected by their perspective membership) 3 year terms commencing April 15 Performs general administration, management, and proper operations of the retirement system.

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Board of Review Controlled by Ordinance No. 477 and MSA 7.1 et seq., MSA 7.30(1) 5 members (City Assessor, City Attorney, 3 citizens [electors who are also freeholders]) with members appointed by Council 1 year terms expires the second Monday in Jan. each year Reviews and approves tax assessment roll for the City and hears requests for correction of assessment.

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Board of Zoning Appeals Controlled by Ordinance No. 525, as amended by Ordinance No. 729, and MSA 5.2935 7 seats (1 Council Member; 1 Representative from the Plan Come., and 5 citizens) with members appointed by Council 3 year terms commence January 1 Hears appeals from decisions of the building inspector, or any other appeal which is allowed by ordinance or statute, relative to enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.

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The City of Ferndale, Michigan
300 East Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, Michigan  48220
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