| Board of Electrical Examiners | Approves examinations for electrical licensing, conducts hearings to determine if licensees have complied with the provisions of administrative rules and communicates any other administrative regulations necessary to make the provisions of the Michigan State Electrical Code effective to ensure that electrical, electronic, and fire safety installations are safe and effective for the citizens of Detroit. Nine members are appointed by the mayor. |
| Board of Ethics | Investigates and resolves complaints regarding alleged violations of the Ethics Ordinance by public servants and issues advisory opinions establishing standards of conduct for public servants. The Board is a seven-member body composed of residents of the City appointed by the Mayor and City Council. One member is jointly appointed by the Mayor and City Council. |
| Board of Police Commissioners | An eleven-member board with broad supervisory authority over the Police Department process and initiatives, and also resolves complaints against police. Residents elect seven Police Commissioners by district. The Mayor appoints four additional Police Commissioners. |
| Board of Review – Property Assessment | Hears and determines appeals along with certain other matters concerning real and personal property assessments and/or classifications. The Board of Review is one of the only opportunities in which a taxpayer may appeal before taxation on their real and/or personal property. Council appoints seven members and two at-large, approved by a majority of the City Council members |
| Board of Water Commissioners | The governing body of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, including holding an annual public hearing on DWSD’s fiscal year budget which includes proposed water and sewer rates for the following fiscal year. All seven members are appointed by the mayor. |
| Board of Wrecking Contractors Examiners | Advises the Director of Building Safety, Environment and Engineering Department [BSEED] on matters relating to the licensing of Wrecking Contractors. The Board members shall communicate procedural rules for the administration of appeals of decisions, determinations and orders by the Building Official or his designee. Seven members appointed by the mayor. |
| Board of Zoning Appeals | Hears and decides from, and reviews any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administration official with the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.They are also charged with accepting appeals from decisions made by the Buildings and Safety Engineering Department. Consists of not fewer than five (5) members and not more than nine (9) members appointed by the City Council. |
| Detroit Local Emergency Planning Committee | Increases compliance with hazardous materials reporting requirements and continues to offer access to information on the storage of such materials for the benefit of the city’s residents, businesses and industries. |
| Historic Designation Advisory Board | Advises City Council on all matters regarding historic preservation including requests for the designation of local historic districts. |
| Belle Isle Advisory Committee | Advises the state on implementation of improvements, master planning and public safety for Belle Isle Park. The committee consists of three representatives appointed by the governor; one representative appointed by Detroit City Council; two representatives appointed by the mayor of the city; and one representative to serve as chair jointly appointed by the governor and mayor. |
| Charter Revision Commission | To propose revisions to the Charter of the City of Detroit, which [revisions] will be voted on by the citizens of Detroit. A nine member board elected by the voters. |
| Citizens Review Committee | An eight member committee appointed by the City Council upon recommendation of the City Planning Commission. |
| City Planning Commission | City Council’s advisory body, the CPC processes, advises, and makes recommendations to council on all amendments to the zoning ordinance and other development projects before City Council. |
| Civil Service Commission | Heads the Human Resources Department. |
| Community Advisory Committee – Brownfield Redevelopment Authority | This body offers advice to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority on the development projects it provides Tax Increment Financing, loans, and grants to. |
| Detroit Building Authority Commission | Hears appeals to the revocation of licenses by the Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental department. |
| Detroit Elected Officials Compensation Commission | Decides the salaries of Detroit’s elected officials. |
| Detroit Entertainment Commission | Advises City Council for the growth and awareness of the cultural, athletic, and film industry in the City of Detroit. |
| Detroit Housing Commission | Builds and manages the city’s low income housing and Section * program primarily through annual funding from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. |
| Detroit Promise Zone Authority | Heads the Promise Zone program which provides two and four year scholarships to Detroit High School graduates. |
| Election Commission | Has general supervision over all elections in the city. |
| Historic District Commission | Sets the standards and reviews applications for exterior renovations in the City’s dedicated historic districts. |
| Human Rights Commission | Investigates complaints of unlawful discrimination within the City and ensures the equal protections of civil rights. |
