HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1987.05.14 - 17862May 14, 1987
Miscellaneous Resolution 87117
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - RICHARD SKARRITT,
CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE CHANGES TO PUBLIC ACT 139 REGARDING THE
ROAD COMMISSION
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Executive has recommended and the Board of
Commissioners concursthat the problems affecting Oakland County roads can best be
resolved through an initial administrative consolidation of the Road Commission under the
general county government; and
WHEREAS, legislation that will accomplish the purpose of consolidation under
Oakland County government will be introduced that will make the following changes:
(1) create a bipartisan, three person board of Road
Commissioners appointed by the Board of Commissioners for
a two-year term of office,
(2) provide for the appointment of the managing director by the
County Executive,
(3) provide for Road Commission administration and policies to
be folded into the general county process,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners supports the concept of this legislation and urges all members of the State
Legislature to support the proposed legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to all
Oakland County legislators and members of the Oakland County Road Commission,
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution,
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
#87117 May 14, 1987
Moved by Skarritt supported by Jensen the resolution be adopted.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Transportation Committee.
There were no objections.