§ 4.1. Elective officers.  


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  • The legislative power of the city, except as reserved by this Charter, shall be vested in a council consisting of seven (7) councilmen with four (4) being elected at large from the City and three (3) being elected from wards - one (1) from each of the three (3) wards. The Council shall have the power and authority to adopt such ordinances and resolutions as it shall deem proper in the exercise of its powers.

State law reference

Mandatory that Charter provide for body vested with legislative power, MCL 117.3(a), MSA 5.2073(a).