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Commission The
Commission was established through an intergovernmental agreement between the
four communities of Avon Township (now the City of Rochester Hills), Oakland Township,
Orion Township and the City of Rochester. Each of the communities have two seats
on the commission and two alternates; the voting procedures provide veto power
to each member unit. One affirmative vote from each member community is required
for fiscal matters outside of the approved current annual budget. Commission delegates
vote on issues, and alternates vote in their absence. Appointments and terms of
service are determined by the member municipality, subject to their specific rules.
Those interested in a future appointment to the Commission should contact the
municipal clerk of the member municipality. The Trailways Commission
has no power to levy any tax, issue any bonds or enact ordinances. The member
units share expenses of the annual operating budget. Each member unit is responsible
for maintenance on its segment of the trail. Items outside of the intergovernmental
agreement require approval by the respective municipal member's council or boards,
upon recommendation by the Paint Creek Trailways Commission.
The
Paint Creek Trail Manager reports to and serves
at the pleasure of the Trailways Commission. Support staff may make recommendations
to the Commission, but are not decision-makers or voting members, unless empowered
by the Commission to make decisions on a case-by-case basis.
Meetings
are held at 7:00 pm at Rochester City Hall, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester MI 48307
on the THIRD Tuesday of every month. For special meetings, other public hearings,
or cancellations (rare) contact our office. Opportunity for public comment
is scheduled on every agenda. Public input is welcomed by the Commission. For
in-depth discussions on issues or group comments, please contact the trail office
and ask that your item be listed separately on the agenda. Agendas and the order
of items are planned in advance and we carefully consider the waiting time for
all petitioners and applicants. Paint
Creek Trailway Commission
4393 Collins Road
Rochester, Michigan
48306
Phone: 248-651-9260
Fax:
248-601-0106
2008 Commission
Members:
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