ADOPTED - MARCH 9, 2004
Agenda Item No. 26

Introduced by the Law Enforcement Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RECOGNIZING THE MATRICULA CONSULAR AS A FORM OF IDENTIFICATION

RESOLUTION #04-80

WHEREAS, Mexican consular offices, including that located in Detroit, issue identification cards entitled "Matricula Consular" to Mexican nationals who reside in the United States; and

WHEREAS, there is a significant Mexican population in the County of Ingham that contributes to the diversity and economic prosperity of the community; and

WHEREAS, some Mexican nationals in the community currently lack any form of identification, and as a result, may be refused or be prevented from receiving law enforcement, medical, and/or educational assistance; and

WHEREAS, the County of Ingham respects the right of all people to pursue their lives with dignity, and is dedicated to protecting all people from crime and providing all people essential services.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby resolved that:

1. The matricula consular shall be recognized as a valid form of identification for Mexican nationals conducting business with the County of Ingham.

2. Other forms of identification may be required if so specified by County, State, or Federal law.

3. Furthermore, if there is reasonable cause to believe that the matricula consular is counterfeit or contains inaccurate information, another form of identification shall be required.

4. Additional information may be requested by the County of Ingham that relates to any  purpose other than for identification.

5. No requirement is being imposed on other municipalities or business in the County to likewise recognize the matricula consular.

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Schor, Stid, Holman, Swope, Schafer
Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 2/26/04