ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003

AGENDA ITEM NO. 37



Introduced by the Judiciary Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  



RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES TO ENGAGE IN DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE POTENTIAL CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICT COURTS AS AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION #03-158 



RESOLUTION #03-237
 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners has requested and received East Lansing's expression of interest in discussing the potential of a consolidation of the 55th and 54-B District Courts; and



WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners wishes to appoint county representatives to engage the City of East Lansing and the Ingham County 55th District Court and  East Lansing 54-B District Court in this discussion.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners appoints Commissioner Lynch, Commissioner Grebner and Controller Gerald Ambrose for the purpose of participating in these discussions.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the county appointees work together to encourage measures that will lead to improved judicial service to the residents of Ingham County and cost-savings for county taxpayers. These measures may include the impact on judicial services for local communities, financial impact on county and municipal governments, and better utilization of judicial staff, resources, equipment, and facilities.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that they shall report periodically to the Board of Commissioners through the Judiciary Committee on the progress of these discussions, and present a report to the Judiciary Committee on whether and how the courts might be consolidated.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of East Lansing, 55th District Court and 54-B District Court are requested to also designate representatives.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution will be forwarded to the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), the City of East Lansing, 54-B District Court, and the 55th District Court.



JUDICIARY: Yeas: Thomas, Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Schafer, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: Stid Approved 9/11/03