HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1996.04.03 - 24655April 4, 1996 -
Miscellaneous Resolution # 96075
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - Kay Schmid, Chairperson
RE: Opposition to Substitute IiB 5158 (H-4), Court Restructuring
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies & Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, a summary, only, of HB 5158 (H-4) addresses court restructuring, was received
by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on or about 3/22/96, and the County is advised
that said bill is proposed for House legislative action, on current information, on Thursday, 3/28/96;
and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of
responsible court reform, and appreciates the continued conscientious efforts of the legislature on
the issue; and
WHEREAS, the County is concerned, consistent with its previous resolution on the matter,
that FIB 5158 (I-1-4) does not sufficiently address historic funding inequities inherent in the present
court system; and
WHEREAS, the measure appears, on present information and brief analysis, to be revenue
neutral, at best, and may, pending detailed review of its actual language, prove in the long run to
be financially burdensome to counties generally, and Oakland county, particularly;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
supports the House of Representatives' continued efforts to move the issue forward, and appreciates
its conscientious efforts to date.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is unable
to presently evaluate, for lack of time and the specific language of the bill, the programmatic
changes proposed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
encourages continued improvement and revision of the current form of the measure, to specifically
and thoroughly address the historical funding inequities inherent in the present court system still
unresolved in this bill.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports
the provisions of the measure that make no change in the current function and role of the office of
County Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to the
Governor, Oakland County's Legislative delegation, the Michigan Association of Counties and all
other 82 counties in the State of Michigan.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners General Government
Committee, I recommend adoption of the foregoing resolution.