[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township
of East China 9-19-1988 by Ord. No. 173
(Ch. 2-04 of the 1980 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
B.Â
The further purpose is to authorize the Township Board
of Trustees to raise and appropriate money to foster activities on projects
which the Board determines will advance the historical interests of the Township
pursuant to Public Act No. 212 of 1957, as amended.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See MCLA § 399.161.
[Amended 5-3-1999 by Ord. No. 262]
The Historical Commission of the Charter Township of East China shall
consist of seven members.
A.Â
Appointed by Board. Members shall be appointed by the
Township Board of Trustees.
B.Â
Composition. The members of the Commission shall be appointed
by the Township Board of Trustees. One member shall be from the Township Board
of Trustees, and there shall be an alternate from the Board.
[Amended 5-3-1999 by Ord. No. 262]
C.Â
Terms. Initial terms shall be staggered to avoid all
vacancies occurring during the same period; one term for one year, two terms
for two years, and two terms for three years. Subsequent terms shall all be
three years.
The Historical Commission shall select its own officers and shall be
a public body for all purpose under Michigan law.
A.Â
The Historical Commission shall discover and designate
those portions or structures within the Township which have a particular historical
significance.
B.Â
The Commission shall recommend to the Township Board
actions and projects that will advance the historical interest of the Township
and for which the Board may consider raising and appropriating money.
[Added 10-3-1988 by Ord. No. 174]
A.Â
State or federal government grants. The local legislative
body may accept grants from the state or federal governments for historical
restoration purposes.
B.Â
Public or private gifts. It may accept public or private
gifts for historical purposes.
C.Â
Commission duly appointed agent. It may make the Historical
Commission its duly appointed agent to accept and administer grants and gifts
for historical preservation purposes.