Home Rule Cities Act (Michigan)

Home Rule Cities Act (Michigan)

The Home Rule City Act was enacted by the Michigan Legislature as Public Act 279 of 1909. This statute provides the framework by which a new city may become incorporated and provide for its own government by adopting a city charter. It also provides for the method by which an existing city may amend or revise its city charter.

Read more about Home Rule Cities Act (Michigan):  History, Revising or Amending A City Charter, Provisions of The Act

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