| Law: | Township Zoning Act (Public Act 184 of 1943) MCL 125.271, et seq |
| Established: | Required in any township that has a zoning ordinance. |
| Status: | Public body subject to the Open Meetings Act (OMA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). |
| Members: | Township under 5,000 population: At least 3 regular members appointed by the township board. Up to 2 alternate members. May be called per zoning ordinance to serve as regular member in absence of regular member for 2 or more consecutive meetings or a period of no more than 30 consecutive days. May also be called when regular member has abstained for conflict of interest. Alternate serves in case until final decision is made, with same voting rights as regular member. Number of members must be specified in zoning ordinance. First regular member shall be a member of the township planning commission. Remaining members shall be selected from the electors of the township resideing outside incorporated cities and villages. Members shall be representative of population distribution and of the various interests present in the township. One regular member may be a member of the Township Board. An employee or contractor of the Township Board may not serve as a member. |
| Quorum: | Majority of regular membership must be present to conduct business. |
| Terms: | Three (3) years. First terms after establishment may be for less than 3 years to provide for staggered terms. Members serving because of their membership on the planning commission or township board shall have terms limited to the time they are members of the planning commission or township board, and the period stated in the resoution appointing them. |
| Officers: | Chairperson. An elected officer of the Township Board shall not serve as Chairperson. |
| Meetings: | Held at call of chair and at such times as the board in its rules of procedure may specify. |
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