Below is an outline the appointment process for the City of Wixom’s volunteer boards, commissions, and committees, including providing information on when the Clerk’s office accepts applications, who oversees the process, what is required of the applicant, who makes recommendations and final appointments, and address how reappointments and resignations are handled. Additionally, this summary provides basic criteria of the board, commission, and committee.

Applying for a Board, Commission, or Committee

Residents interested in serving on a City board, commission, or committee must complete the Boards and Commissions Application Form, indicating which boards, commissions, or committees they are applying for. This application can be obtained from the City’s website, or the City Clerk’s Office and returned there upon completion. The application will be on file with the City Clerk, with formal appointment by the Mayor if an opening in the applicable board, commission, or committee becomes available. Eligibility to apply and serve on a board, commission, or committee varies based on Code and Ordinances, bylaws and the City Charter. Several boards, commissions, and committees require residency Wixom for at least one year prior to appointment, and a registered voter throughout their term. Other positions are specifically reserved for property and business owners within the City. Bylaws are available on the respective board, commission, or committee.

Appointment Process

When terms expire and/or upon notification of a board, commission, or committee resignation, openings for the position will be advertised. The Mayor will gather new applications and contact all applicants on file to confirm whether they are still interested in serving on that board, commission, or committee. The Mayor will notify the City Council of their desired appointees in writing within the City Council packet for the meeting at which they desire to make the appointment. The appointment shall not be effective until it’s confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council. All new appointees will be encouraged to attend the Council meeting of their appointment, and appointees will receive the Oath of Office from the City Clerk

Term of Service

Each board, commission, and committee have different terms of service based on their bylaws and City Charter. Typically, they will be three-year terms.

Powers

The powers of such boards, commissions and committees are delegated to them by the Code and Ordinances, City Charter or state statute. These boards act as an advisory in nature unless otherwise specified. 
 

Reappointment

All members of boards, commissions, or committees whose terms are set to expire must express their interest to continue or discontinue service. Reappointments are not automatic. 

Resignation

Any board member that intends to resign must forward a notice of resignation to the Mayor and/or City Clerk. The resignation request will then be forwarded to the Mayor, and the respective board, commission, or committee chair. If a board member resigns before their term expires, a replacement member will be appointed via the process listed above to serve the remainder of the term.

Removal from Office

Members may be removed from service due to poor un-excused attendance, misconduct, failure to declare a conflict of interest or conduct that might damage the reputation of the City, board, commission or committee.  

Compensation

All members are unpaid as they serve at a voluntary compacity.

Meeting of the Board, Commission or Committee

Notices of the meetings for calendar year are posted and provided to the City Council in early January. Any deviations from these posted notices are considered “special meetings” so notice of the meeting must be reported at least 18 hours before the meeting. Meetings are open to the public and adhere to the Open Meetings Act, with minutes being transcribed and permanently filed.