Macomb — Ch. 13 Housing § 13-111
Establishment; composition; appointment and terms of members
Operative Text
(a) In order to accomplish the policy set forth in section 13-91 , there is hereby established a commission known as the Macomb Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing Commission, consisting of nine members who are broadly representative of the religious, racial, ethnic and economic groups in the city, to be appointed by the mayor upon consideration of recommendations from representative or constituent groups, with the advice and consent of the city council. (b) All nine members of the commission shall be inhabitants of the city. Membership of the commission shall be composed of one member who has housing-related expertise, one member of a minority group, one member from the local branch of the NAACP, one member from the ministerial alliance, and five at-large members appointed by the mayor as provided for in subsection (a) of this section. (c) The members of the commission shall serve for a term of four years or until their successor is appointed and confirmed; provided, however, in the initial appointments to the commission, the mayor shall create staggered terms by designating three initial appointees to serve terms of two years, three initial appointees to serve terms of three years, and three initial appointees to serve terms of four years, and all appointments thereafter shall be for the full term of four years. (d) The commission shall choose its own chair. (e) The commission shall hold meetings quarterly, or as needed.
Section 13-111 of Macomb's Ch. 13 Housing code establishes the Macomb Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing Commission, a nine-member body charged with advancing the fair housing policy outlined in § 13-91. Members must be city residents and are drawn from diverse religious, racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, including designated seats for a housing expert, a minority group representative, an NAACP branch member, and a ministerial alliance member. The mayor appoints all members with city council approval, and members serve four-year terms, with initial appointments staggered to ensure continuity. The commission selects its own chair and meets at least quarterly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-111, the Macomb Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing Commission is the local body overseeing fair housing policy in the city. Property owners and managers operating in Macomb generally stay informed about the commission's activities, since it is the institutional body empowered to address fair housing concerns under Ch. 13 Housing. Operators who understand the commission's composition and meeting schedule are better positioned to engage with local fair housing processes as they arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-111 establishes the Macomb Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing Commission as the local body created to uphold fair housing rights under Ch. 13 Housing. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected may find it useful to know that this commission exists, meets at least quarterly, and includes members representing diverse community groups. Those seeking to understand their options can look into attending a commission meeting, contacting the commission directly, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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