Description: The Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) provides civilian oversight of the Detroit Police Department through review of DPD policies and investigations of complaints against Police Department personnel.
Leadership: The BOPC has 11 members. 7 members are independently elected and 4 members are appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Current BOPC members are:
- QuanTez Pressley (At Large) - Chairperson
- Rev. Jim Holley (At Large) - Vice Chairperson
- Annie Holt (At Large)
- Jesus M. Hernandez (At Large)
- [Vacant] (District 1)
- Linda Bernard (District 2)
- Cedric Banks (District 3)
- Willie E. Bell (District 4)
- Willie Burton (District 5)
- Lisa Carter (District 6)
- Ricardo Moore (District 7)
Public Meetings: The BOPC hosts weekly public meetings to conduct its regular business. In general, one meeting each month focuses on issues of concern to the community.
Reporting on the BOPC's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The BOPC operates under the legal authority of Article 7, Chapter 8 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter.
Updated: 7/31/2023
Description: The Mayor’s Workforce Development Board oversees federally-funded workforce development efforts in Detroit. The Board provides career training and opportunities to enter targeted industries, including construction, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, and retail hospitality & entertainment. Specific initiatives include the Detroit at Work career training programs, work centers for returning citizens, and Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer job placement for young adults.
Leadership: The Mayor's Workforce Development Board has 42 members. Each member is appointed by the Mayor. Half of all members must be local employers, and 1 member must be a City Council Member, who serves ex officio. The Board is currently led by Co-Chairs Cindy Pasky and Dave Meador.
Public Meetings: The Mayor's Workforce Development Board hosts quarterly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The City Planning Commission (CPC) serves as Detroit’s zoning commission under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (PA 110 of 2006) and is responsible for making recommendations to the City Council regarding proposals to amend the City’s zoning ordinance. The CPC also makes recommendations to the City Council regarding Detroit’s Five-Year Capital Agenda, Master Plan of Policies, and other proposals for the regulation of land use and development.
Leadership: The CPC has 9 members. Each member is appointed by the City Council. Current CPC members are:
- Lauren Hood (At Large) - Chairperson
- Donovan Smith (District 2) - Vice Chairperson
- Brenda Goss Andrews (At Large)
- Frederick E. Russell, Jr. (District 1)
- Kenneth Daniels (District 3)
- Ritchie Harrison (District 4)
- Damion Ellis (District 5)
- David Esparza (District 6)
- Gwen Lewis (District 7)
Public Meetings: The CPC hosts bi-weekly public meetings to conduct its regular business. The CPC may meet more frequently, depending on its volume of work.
Reporting on the CPC's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The CPC operates under the legal authority of Article 4, Chapter 3 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) considers petitions for special consideration under the City’s zoning ordinance, including variances of specific dimensional requirements and standards, waivers of spacing restrictions, appeals of decisions by other City departments as part of their administration of the zoning ordinance, and petitions for relief of economic hardship imposed by the zoning ordinance, among other zoning-related matters.
Leadership: The BZA has 7 members. Each member is appointed by the City Council. Current BZA members are:
- Robert E. Thomas (District 5) - Chairperson
- Debra T. Walker (District 6) - Vice Chairperson
- Robert G. Weed (District 1)
- Vivian Teague (District 2)
- Elois Moore (District 3)
- Michelle L. West (District 4)
- Anthony Sherman (District 7)
Public Meetings: The BZA hosts bi-weekly public meetings to conduct its regular business. The BZA may meet more frequently, depending on its volume of work.
Reporting on the BZA's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The BZA operates under the legal authority of Article 4, Chapter 2 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Historic District Commission (HDC) is responsible for ensuring the preservation of historically and culturally significant districts in Detroit. The HDC has authority to review and decide upon all exterior changes to any building or structure within a designated historic district.
Leadership: The HDC has 7 members. Each member is appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Current HDC members are:
- Tiffany Franklin - Chairperson
- James Hamilton
- Richard Hosey
- Brandon Lockhart
- Dennis Miriani
Public Meetings: The HDC hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business. The HDC may meet more frequently, depending on its volume of work.
Reporting on the HDC's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The HDC operates under the legal authority of Article 9, Chapter 5 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Chapter 21, Article II of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/31/2022
Description: The Historic Designation Advisory Board (HDAB) reviews the historical and cultural significance of buildings, structures, and neighborhoods in Detroit and advises the City Council on the establishment of new historic districts.
Leadership: The HDAB has 9 members. Each member is appointed by the City Council. The HDAB also includes the Directors of the City Planning Commission and the Planning and Development Department, who serve ex officio. Current HDAB members are:
- Dr. Carolyn Carter - Chairperson
- Melanie A. Bazil - Vice Chairperson
- Theresa Holder-Hagood - Secretary
- Naomi Beasley-Porter
- Keith Dye
- Louis J. Fisher
- Calvin Jackson
- Joseph Rashid
- Nubia Wardford Polk
Public Meetings: The HDAB hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business. The HDAB may meet more frequently, depending on its volume of work.
Legal Authority: The HDAB operates under the legal authority of Chapter 21, Article II of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Board of Electrical Examiners advises the Director of the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) on matters related to the examination and licensing of electrical contractors under City’s electrical code.
Leadership: The Board has 11 members. 10 members are appointed by the Mayor, and the final member is the Chief of BSEED’s Electrical Division, who serves ex officio. Current Board members include:
- Bert McAlister - Chairperson
- Marian Swint - Secretary
- Ray Litt
- Michael Cronk Jr.
- Ric Preuss
- Warren Coklow
Public Meetings: The Board hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business. The Board may meet more frequently, depending on its volume of work.
Legal Authority: The Board operates under the legal authority of Chapter 8, Article III of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Board of Wrecking Contractors Examiners advises the Director of the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) on matters related to the examination and licensing of wrecking/demolition contractors under the City’s building code.
Leadership: The Board has 7 members. 6 members are appointed by the Mayor, and the final member is the Chief of BSEED’s Construction Division, who serves ex officio. Current Board members are:
- Glenn Davis - Chairperson
- Robert Deberardino - Vice-Chairperson
- Ronald Diebel
- Michael Farrow
- James Foster
- Perry Tice
Public Meetings: The Board hosts bi-monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business. The Board may meet more frequently, depending on its volume of work.
Reporting on the Board's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The Board operates under the legal authority of Chapter 8, Article II of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Board of Water Commissioners (BOWC) serves as the governing body for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) and is responsible for oversight of DWSD’s budget, water, sewerage, and drainage rates, as well as approval of DWSD’s senior staff. The BOWC includes four committees:
- Finance Committee
- Capital Improvement and Operations Committee
- Customer Service Committee
- Human Resources and Organizational Development Committee
Leadership: The BOWC has 7 members. Each member is appointed by the Mayor. Current BOWC members are:
- Michael Einheuser - Chairperson
- Mary E. Blackmon - Vice-Chairperson
- Lane Coleman
- John Henry Davis
- Linda D. Forte
- Jane C. Garcia
- Jonathan C. Kinloch
Finance Committee members include:
- Linda Forte - Chairperson
- Michael Einheuser
- Lane Coleman
- Jonathan Kinloch
Capital Improvement and Operations Committee members include:
- Lane Coleman - Chairperson
- Michael Einheuser
- John Henry Davis
- Linda Forte
Customer Service Committee members include:
- Mary E. Blackmon - Chairperson
- John Henry Davis
- Jane Garcia
- Jonathan Kinloch
Human Resources and Organizational Development Committee members include:
- John Henry Davis - Chairperson
- Mary Blackmon
- Linda Forte
- Jane Garcia
Public Meetings: The BOWC and its committees host monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business. The BOWC may meet more frequently, depending on its volume of work.
Reporting on the BOWC's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The BOWC operates under the legal authority of Article 7, Chapter 12 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Chapter 48 of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Detroit Housing Commission manages approximately 4,000 units of affordable housing for low and moderate-income individuals and families in Detroit. The Housing Commission also administers approximately 6,000 housing vouchers under its Section 8 Housing Choice voucher program.
Leadership: The Housing Commission has 5 members. Each member is appointed by the Mayor. At least 1 member must be a resident of public or subsidized housing. Current Housing Commission members are:
- Richard Hosey - President
- Penny Bailer - Vice President
- Achsah Williams
- Aaron Seybert
- Keona Cowan
Public Meetings: The Housing Commission hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Legal Authority: The Housing Commission operates under the legal authority of the Michigan Housing Facilities Act (Public Act 18 of 1933) and Chapter 12, Article VII of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee was established in 2014 upon the City’s 30-year lease of Belle Isle to the State and serves to advise the State on implementation of improvements, master planning and public safety for the park.
Leadership: The Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee has 7 members. 1 member is jointly appointed by the Governor and the Mayor and serves as the Chairperson, 3 members are appointed by the Governor, 2 members are appointed by the Mayor, and 1 member is appointed by the City Council. Current Committee members are:
- Michele Hodges - Chairperson
- Bryan C. Barnhill, II
- Michael Curis
- Rev. Lonnie Peek, Jr.
- Bud Denker
- Brad Dick
- Sommer Woods
Public Meetings: The Committee hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the Committee's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The Committee operates under the legal authority of the Belle Isle lease agreement between the City of Detroit and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, dated September 30, 2013.
Updated: 3/31/2022
Description: The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) seeks to increase compliance with hazardous materials reporting requirements and to provide information regarding the storage of hazardous materials for the benefit of Detroit residents, businesses and industries.
Public Meetings: The LEPC hosts bi-monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the LEPC's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The LEPC operates under the legal authority of Section 301 of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, 42 USC 11001.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Election Commission serves as the governing body for the Elections Department and is responsible for supervision of all elections in Detroit.
Leadership: The Commission has 3 members: the City Clerk, who serves as Chairperson, the City Council President, and the Corporation Council of the Law Department. Current Commission members are:
- Janice Winfrey (City Clerk) - Chairperson
- Mary Sheffield (Council President)
- Conrad L. Mallett, Jr. (Corporation Counsel)
Public Meetings: The Commission hosts occasional public meetings, generally in advance up election dates, to conduct its regular business.
Legal Authority: The Election Commission operates under the legal authority of Article 3 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Chapter 13, Article II of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 7/11/2022
Description: Established in 1881, the Library Commission serves as the governing body for the Detroit Public Library system, an independent municipal corporation that operates the Main Library and 21 branch locations. The Library Commission has multiple committees, including a Committee on Buildings, a Committee on Finance, a Bylaws Committee, and an Audit Committee.
Leadership: The Library Commission has 7 members. 6 members are appointed by the Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education, and the final member is the Board of Education Chairperson, who serves ex officio. Current Commission members are:
- Edythe Hayden Friley - President
- Ida Short - Vice President
- Franklin Jackson - Secretary
- Jean-Vierre Adams
- Dr. Gregory Hicks
- Angelique Peterson-Mayberry (ex officio)
Public Meetings: The Library Commission hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the Library Commission's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Detroit Entertainment Commission serves as an advisory body to stimulate community and economic development through entertainment and the arts, including music, film, theater, cultural, and athletic venues and attractions.
Leadership: The Entertainment Commission has 11 members. 9 members are appointed by the City Council and 2 members are appointed by the Mayor. Current Commission members are:
- Gwendolyn Scales - Chairperson
- John Collins - Vice Chairperson
- Sophia Chue - Secretary
- Chiara Clayton
- Asia Hamilton
- Christos Moisides
- Gregory J. Reed
- Gwen Lewis
- Norman Thrasher
Public Meetings: The Entertainment Commission hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the Entertainment Commission's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The Entertainment Commission operates under the legal authority of the City Council resolution by which it was established, dated June 24, 2008.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Board of Review considers appeals of assessments and classifications of real and personal property in Detroit. The Board of Review operates during limited periods in March, July, and December of each year.
Leadership: The Board of Review has 9 members. Each member is appointed by the City Council. Current Board members are:
- Geraldine Chatman (At-Large) - Chairperson
- Lewis Moore (District 7) - Vice Chairperson
- [vacant] (At-Large)
- Jacqueline Robinson (District 1)
- Brandy Mitchell (District 2)
- [vacant] (District 3)
- Willie C. Donwell (District 4)
- Maria Muhammad (District 5)
- Rocio Ocampo (District 6)
Public Meetings: The Board of Review hosts weekly meetings each spring, generally starting after the Board's March review period.
Legal Authority: The Board of Review operates under the legal authority of Article 9, Chapter 4 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Chapter 44, Article VI of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Elected Officials Compensation Commission (EOCC) is responsible for determining the salaries of the elected officials for the City of Detroit, including the Mayor, City Council members, and the City Clerk. The EOCC’s determinations may be overturned only by a vote of two-thirds of the City Council.
Leadership: The EOCC has 7 members. Each member is appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Current members include:
- Angela Baldwin
- Joni Thrower
- Rhonda Willis
- Isaiah McKinnon
- Maurice Morton
- Tiffany Jackson
- Geneva Williams
Public Meetings: The EOCC hosts public meetings during its biennial sessions in odd-numbered years.
Legal Authority: The EOCC operates under the legal authority of Section 2-108 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Chapter 2, Article II of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Board of Ethics investigates and resolves complaints regarding alleged violations of the City of Detroit Ethics Ordinance by City personnel. The Board of Ethics also issues advisory opinions upon request by City personnel regarding provisions of the Charter, City Ordinances, other laws, or regulations establishing their standards of conduct.
Leadership: The Board of Ethics has 7 members. 3 members are appointed by the Mayor, 3 members are appointed by the City Council, and 1 member is jointly appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Current Board members are:
- Kristin Lusn - Chairperson
- David W. Jones - Vice Chairperson
- Mario Morrow, Sr.
- Byron Osbern
- Robert Watt
- Michael Rafferty
Public Meetings: The Board of Ethics hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the Board's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The Board of Ethics operates under the legal authority of Article 2 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Chapter 2, Article V of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Human Rights Commission (HRC) oversees the Civil Rights, Inclusion, and Opportunity Department, which is responsible for investigating complaints of unlawful discrimination, ensuring access to City government services without discrimination, and increasing mutual understanding among the residents of the community, to promote good will, and to work cooperatively eliminate discrimination and the results of past discrimination.
Leadership: The Commission has 11 members. Each member is appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Current members are:
- Bill Ross (At-Large) - Chairperson
- Bishop Daryl Harris (District 3) - Vice Chairperson
- Bruno Olvera (At-Large)
- Patricia Cole (At-Large)
- Charlotte Wright (District 1)
- Dr. Erik Carter (District 5)
- Suneil Singh (District 6)
- Dr. Rhonda Paul (District 7)
Public Meetings: The HRC hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Legal Authority: The HRC operates under the legal authority of Article 7, Chapter 7 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and Chapter 23, Article II of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/31/2022
Description: The Civil Service Commission serves as the governing body for the Human Resources Department. The Commission is responsible for establishing regulations for the Human Resources Department’s activities to provide for employment with Detroit municipal government and for the final resolution of any grievance brought by or against a classified government employee.
Leadership: The Commission has 5 members. 2 members are appointed by the Mayor, 2 members are appointed by the City Council, and 1 member is jointly appointed by the Mayor and the City Council. Current Commission members are:
- Edna Bell - Chairperson
- Brenda Braceful - Vice Chairperson
- Terrina Murrey
- Philip Schoop
- Dana Williams
Public Meetings: The Commission hosts occasional public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Legal Authority: The Commission operates under the legal authority of Article 6, Chapter 4 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter and and Chapter 35, Articles I and II of the 2019 Detroit City Code.
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The General Retirement System Board is the governing body for the general retirement system for all City of Detroit employees other than Police and Fire personnel. The General Retirement System includes an Investment Committee that makes recommendations to the General Retirement System Board regarding investment management matters and serves in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the investment management of the General Retirement System’s assets.
Leadership: The Board has 10 trustees. 7 trustees are elected by pension members, which must include 5 active employee retirement system members, 1 retiree member, and 1 non-member. Other members include the Mayor (or designee), the City Treasurer, and 1 Council member, who serve ex officio. Current Board members are:
- Armella June Nickleberry - Chairperson
- Crystal Perkins - Vice Chairperson
- Thomas Sheehan
- Reginald Jenkins
- Kimberly Hall-Wagner
- Jermaine Brown
- Rev. Wendell Anthony
- Scott Benson (ex officio)
- John Naglick (ex officio)
- Christa Mclellan (ex officio)
The Investment Committee has 7 members, including 5 independent, subject matter experts who are not members of the Board, as well as 1 retiree member of the General Retirement System Board, and 1 active employee member of the Board, both of whom are appointed by representatives of the State of Michigan, the City of Detroit, and the Board of Trustees. Current Investment Committee members are:
- Kenneth Whipple - Chairperson
- David Sowerby - Vice Chairperson
- Doris Ewing - Secretary
- Anthony Estell
- Armella June Nickleberry
- Thomas Sheehan
- Dion Stevens
Public Meetings: The Board and its Investment Committee each hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the Board's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The General Retirement System Board and its Investment Committee operate under the legal authority of Article 11 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, Chapter 39, Article I of the 2019 Detroit City Code and Emergency Manager Order No. 44 (July 1, 2014).
Updated: 3/3/2022
Description: The Police and Fire Retirement System Board is the governing body for the City of Detroit retirement system for Police and Fire personnel. The Police and Fire Retirement System includes an Investment Committee that makes recommendations to the Police and Fire Retirement System Board regarding investment management matters and serves in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the investment management of Police and Fire Retirement System assets.
Leadership: The Board has 17 trustees. 8 trustees are elected by police and fire retirement system members, 3 trustees are appointed by police and fire active members, and 6 trustees serve ex officio. Elected trustees must include 3 Police active employees, 3 Fire active employees, 1 Police retiree, and 1 Fire retiree. Appointed members must include 1 Police retiree, 1 Fire retiree, and 1 non-member. Ex officio members include the Mayor, 1 City Council member, the Treasurer, Finance Director, Budget Director, and the Corporation Counsel. Current elected Board members are:
- Dean Pincheck - Chairperson
- Matthew Gnatek - Vice-Chairperson
- Ronald Thomas
- Michael Berent
- Jeffrey Pegg
- John Serda
- Greg Trozak
- George Orzech
The Investment Committee has 9 members, including 5 independent, subject matter experts who are not members of the Board, as well as 1 Police retiree member of the Board, 1 Police active employee member of the Board, 1 Fire retiree member of the Board, and 1 Fire active employee member of the Board, all of whom are appointed by representatives of the State of Michigan, the City of Detroit, and the Police and Fire Retirement System Board. Current Investment Committee members are:
- Orim Graves - Chairperson
- Cynthia Thomas - Vice Chairperson
- Jeff Pegg - Secretary
- Woodrow S. Tyler
- Dina Richard
- Matthew Gnatek
- George Orzech
- Greg Trozak
- Jerry Mingione
Public Meetings: The Board hosts twice-monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business. The Board's Investment Committee hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the Board's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Legal Authority: The Police and Fire Retirement System Board and its Investment Committee operate under the legal authority of Article 11 of the 2012 Detroit City Charter, Chapter 39, Article II of the 2019 Detroit City Code, and Emergency Manager Order No. 44 (July 1, 2014).
Updated: 4/29/2022
Description: The Retirement System Employee Benefit Plan Committee is responsible for the general administration and management of death benefits for City employees and their dependents, and approves medical benefit rates for active Retirement System members.
Leadership:
The Committee has 9 members. 6 members are the active employee or retiree members of the General Retirement System Board. Other members are the City Finance Director, Treasurer, and 1 Council member, all of whom serve ex officio. Current Committee members are:
- Kimberly Hall-Wagner - Chairperson
- Jermaine Brown - Vice-Chairperson
- Armella June Nickleberry
- Thomas Sheehan
- Crystal Perkins
- Reginald Jenkins
- Mary Sheffield - Ex-Officio Trustee/City Council President
- Justin Bahri - Ex-Officio Trustee/City Treasurer
- John Naglick - Ex-Officio Trustee/Finance Director
Public Meetings: The Board hosts monthly public meetings to conduct its regular business.
Reporting on the Committee's public meetings is available from the Detroit Documenters.
Updated: 7/7/2022