Dearborn Charter Commission

Dearborn Charter Commission

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Dearborn Charter Commission Seeks Community Input

Although the deadline for survey submissions has passed, residents can still submit comments on the topics covered in the survey:
 

 

 

  • Political Wards (Council districts)
  • Qualifications of elected officials
  • Term limits
  • Disclosure of financial interests by candidates and elected officials 
  • Limitations on taxation

Background and Next Steps 

The City Charter acts as the constitution for the City and outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Dearborn City Government and provides guidelines for democratic processes. To ensure this vital document remains current, every 12 years, Dearborn voters have the opportunity to initiate a Charter Review Process. In August, 2021 the City of Dearborn voted to begin this process, and in November 2021 nine Dearborn residents were elected to serve on the City Charter Commission.

Study sessions are a part of the Commission’s commitment to transparent, two-way communication with the community. The results of these outreach efforts will help guide the Commission’s work in creating and outstanding City Charter.

                        Charter Commission Meetings

The Dearborn City Charter Commission consists of nine elected members. Next meeting in 2024 scheduled so far is on Wednesday, June 5 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Dearborn Administrative Center. 

Check this link for information on accessing these meetings virually.

Meetings are also streamed through the city's Facebook page.

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Charter Commission Public Engagement Sub-Committee

The Dearborn City Charter Commission established a Public Engagement Subcommittee to ensure constant and transparent communication with all of Dearborn's communities. The subcommittee is composed of three Dearborn City Charter Commissioners and six diverse community partners who assist in the development of an updated city charter that is responsive to Dearborn's needs and embraced by all our residents.

The subcommittee performs outreach in partnership with Dearborn clubs, neighborhood associations, religious organizations, non-profits, libraries, and similar organizations; and advises the work of the Charter Commission.

• Attend subcommittee meetings
• Set public engagement priorities
• Share thoughts and feedback
• Perform outreach and education
 
Sub-Committee Members

Hassan F. Abdallah (Chairman of the Charter Commission)
Elizabeth Bailey
L. Glenn O’Kray

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Promising Practices Webinar: Infusing Community

Engagement and Equity into Your Charter

Here is link to the recording.

Click here for more information.

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Dearborn City Charter Commission

The Dearborn City Charter Commission consists of nine elected members. Their meetings are held twice a month on the first and fourth Wednesday of each month (except for July and November) at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Dearborn Administrative Center. 

Information on the Charter Commission can be found on the city's website here.

You will find biographies of the Commissioners, the Commission meeting schedule, and all Commission documents.

The meetings can be watched on the local government public access channels, through the city's CDTV, Zoom, and Facebook.  Links to the Zoom meetings will be posted here and on the city's home page.
 

Meetings are recorded and will be available on demand on the city's CDTV web page.

To submit comments or questions to the Commission, you can email them at chartercomm [at] ci.dearborn.mi.us.