Boards and Commissions

Housing Board of Appeals

Meetings
Meets on an as-needed basis at City Hall.

Members
The Housing Board of Appeals consists of three members appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by the City Council.

Overview
This Board handles appeals to housing-related decisions connected to the Ionia Housing Commission, municipal housing facilities, the International Property Maintenance Code, and rental property decisions made by the code official.

Download a File:
Housing Board of Appeals - Rules of Procedure (PDF)
Housing Board of Appeals - Application (PDF)

Ionia Community Library Board of Trustees

Members
The library is governed by a six member Board of Trustees consisting of two members each from the City of Ionia, Easton Township, and the Ionia Public School District.

Overview
The Ionia Community Library was formed in 2004 to provide library services to residents of the Ionia Public School District (minus Portland and Lyons Townships which are served by other district libraries).

Responsibilities
The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the operations of the library. Board of Trustees meetings are held at the Ionia Community Library. The public is invited to attend.

More information about the services provided by the Ionia Community Library is available on the library’s website.

Ionia Housing Commission

Meetings
The Ionia Housing Commission holds their meetings at the Ionia Housing Commission Office, Pine Visa Apartments, 667 Union Street, Ionia, MI  48846. Telephone: 616-527-9060.

Members
The Ionia Housing Commission consists of five members who are appointed by the mayor. Terms are for five years.

Responsibilities
Include operating and managing housing developed specifically for those with lower incomes.
 

Local Officers Compensation Commission

Meetings
By local ordinance, the Local Officers Compensation Commission may only meet in odd numbered years at which time they recommend salaries for the following two calendar years. Meetings are held at City Hall and are open to the public.

Members
The Local Officers Compensation Commission consists of five residents of the community who are appointed to recommend the salaries of the mayor, City Council members, and the city clerk.

Members may not be an employee of the city nor a member of the immediate family of any elected official.
 

Planning Commission

Meetings
Meetings are held at City Hall and are open to the public. Visit our Agendas and Minutes page.

Annual Report
In accordance with the provisions of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, the Planning Commission prepares an annual report which is presented to the City Council. Click on the following link to view the most recent annual report.

Overview
The City of Ionia Planning Commission consists of nine members; three ex officio members and six appointed members, all with a vote. The ex officio members are the mayor, one member of the City Council, and one member of the administrative staff as appointed by the mayor.

The six other members are residents of the community who are interested in serving their community and come from varying professional backgrounds. The term of the appointed members is three years.

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Planning Commission include:

• To make and adopt a comprehensive development plan for the future, physical development of the City.
• To divide the City into zoning districts or “zones” and recommend appropriate regulations for these zones.
• To make recommendations to the City Council, to public officials, and to citizens regarding all matters relating to the planning and development of the City.

Download a File:
Planning Commission Bylaws (PDF)

Public Participation Plan

Engaging citizens through a planning process is crucial to the success of this plan. Soliciting input throughout the duration of the process contributes to a greater public understanding of the various complexities involved in many community projects and also provides greater transparency in local government operations. Solicitation and consideration of community input by City of Ionia officials enhances the public’s understanding of their ability and responsibility to affect the future of the community. As key facilitators in the City’s decision making process, the public officials and administrators of the City of Ionia understand the significance of public participation.

Download a File:
Public Particpation Plan (PDF)