Section 123.61. Disposition resolution; referendum.

(1) After a public hearing and consideration of the criteria in section 9 of the act, MCL 123.1009, the commission shall present findings of fact and conclusions of law at an adjudicative session. The commission shall by resolution recommend the director dispose of the docket by doing 1 of the following:

(a)    )  Denying the docket.

(b)     Approving the docket.

(c)      Revising the boundaries as proposed in the petition or resolution and approve the docket with the revised boundaries.

(2)     When the area approved for annexation contains a population of 100 or less, the director’s order shall contain the effective date of the annexation.

(3)     When the area approved for annexation contains a population of more than 100, the director’s order becomes effective pursuant to the home rule city act unless a valid referendum election request petition is filed.

(4)       When the area is approved for consolidation or incorporation, the director’s order becomes effective pursuant to the act unless a valid referendum election request petition is filed.

History: 1979 AC; 2013 AACS.