HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1974.09.19 - 15337• •
September 19, 1974
Misc. Res. 6845
In Re: Legislation to Allow Counties Functioning Under Unified County Government
Act 139 to Assume Functions of DPW Board Under PA 185, 1957 as amended
Lawrence R. Pernick, Commissioner District #20
To The Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners desires to implement the
intent of the electorate of Oakland County as expressed by the adoption of Unified
County Government proposal to make County Government as streamlined and efficient
as possible; and
WHEREAS, the DPW Act 185, 1957, as amended, requires the continuation of a
separate Public Works Board; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is equipped to handle all
functions of the separate Public Works Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
proposed to seek legislation to amend the DPW Act 185, 1957, as amended, to provide
on a permissive basis, the ability for counties functioning under the Unified County
Government Act 139, 1973, to assume all functions and activities presently designated
to the Public Works Board under Act 185, 1957, as amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the civil counsel prepare such ledislative amendment,
and request the assistance of the Oakland County State Legislators in introducing and
adoption of said permissive legislative change in Act 185, 1957.
Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
- -J.- r
wrence R. Pernick, County Commissioner #20
Moved by Pernick supported by Lennon the resolution be referred to
the Public Works Committee. There were no objections.
By: