Originally Posted by
Novine
Danny, endless copying doesn't equal comprehension on your part.
"THE HOME RULE CITY ACT [[EXCERPT)
Act 279 of 1909
117.9 Incorporation, consolidation, or change of boundaries; governing law; affected district; petition or resolution for annexation; voting; duties of commission.
Sec. 9.
[[1) In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this act and 1968 PA 191, MCL 123.1001 to 123.1020, regarding an incorporation or consolidation, the provisions of 1968 PA 191, MCL 123.1001 to 123.1020, shall govern."
Translation - Any conflict involving the laws covering incorporation or consolidation is governed by MCL 123.1001 - 1020, which governs the actions of the State Boundary Commission. Both laws allow for the consolidation of multiple cities, villages and townships into a new city.
Except from section 9.
"Except as otherwise provided, this section shall not be construed to give any city the authority to attach territory from any other city unless the question relative to the territory has been voted upon by the voters of the entire cities affected "
Translation - State law allows one city to annex another if approved by voters in both cities.
"STATE BOUNDARY COMMISSION [[EXCERPT)
Act 191 of 1968
123.1001 Definitions.
[[e) “Municipal boundary adjustment” means incorporation of a new city or village, consolidation of 2 or more cities, villages or townships as a new city, and the annexation of territory to a city where the commission has jurisdiction over annexation proceedings."
Translation - The State Boundary Commission has the authority to approve the consolidation of multiple cities, villages and townships into a new city.
Anything else that you need explained?