The board shall hear complaints of all persons considering themselves aggrieved by special assessments relating to the sidewalk, tree and sewer service lead program. If it shall appear that any person or property has been wrongfully specially assessed or omitted from the roll, the board shall correct the roll in such a manner as it deems appropriate. The board shall forward its confirmation to City Council.

The board shall hear complaints of all persons considering themselves aggrieved by special assessments relating to the sidewalk, tree and sewer service lead program. If it shall appear that any person or property has been wrongfully specially assessed or omitted from the roll, the board shall correct the roll in such a manner as it deems appropriate. The board shall forward its confirmation to City Council.

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) purpose is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of the greater Northville area through economic and physical revitalization of the downtown business district. The DDA coordinates and supports activities to promote the economic viability of the the downtown area. It also acts as an advocate for a safe, clean, and attractive central business district.

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) purpose is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of the greater Northville area through economic and physical revitalization of the downtown business district. The DDA coordinates and supports activities to promote the economic viability of the the downtown area. It also acts as an advocate for a safe, clean, and attractive central business district. As part of its mission, the DDA works to promote economic growth by combining public and private resources to help drive development.

For the purpose of revising and correcting assessments, the Board of Review shall have the same powers and perform like duties in all respects as are by the general tax laws conferred upon and required of boards of review in townships, except as otherwise provided in this Charter. It shall hear the complaints of all persons considering themselves aggrieved by assessments,

For the purpose of revising and correcting assessments, the Board of Review shall have the same powers and perform like duties in all respects as are by the general tax laws conferred upon and required of boards of review in townships, except as otherwise provided in this Charter. It shall hear the complaints of all persons considering themselves aggrieved by assessments, and if it shall appear that any person or property has been wrongfully assessed or omitted from the roll, the Board shall correct the roll in such manner as it deems just. In all cases the roll shall be reviewed according to the facts existing on the tax day and no change in the status of any property after said day shall be considered by the Board in making its decisions. Except as otherwise provided by statute, no person other than the Board of Review shall make or authorize any change upon, or additions or corrections to, the assessment roll. It shall be the duty of the Assessor to keep a permanent record of all proceedings and to enter therein all resolutions and decisions of the Board.

The purpose of the Public Safety Advisory Committee is to serve as an advisory board providing citizen input to the public safety administration and City Council, review budget proposals and prepare a report recommending the proposed budget to City Council. The Public Safety Advisory Committee will also review policies, receive monthly and annual activity reports.

The Public Safety Advisory Committee is composed of five members

• 1 –

The purpose of the Public Safety Advisory Committee is to serve as an advisory board providing citizen input to the public safety administration and City Council, review budget proposals and prepare a report recommending the proposed budget to City Council. The Public Safety Advisory Committee will also review policies, receive monthly and annual activity reports.

The Public Safety Advisory Committee is composed of five members

• 1 – Resident recommended by the Fire Chief
• 1 – Resident recommended by the Police Chief
• 2 – Residents appointed by the Mayor
• 1 – City Council Liaison

The members are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of City Council.

The Commission is composed of seven members, appointed by the Mayor, for a three-year term.
The Commission has the following powers and duties:

• To adopt rules of procedure;
• To review permit applications for work affecting resources;
• To issue a Certificate of Appropriateness, for appropriate proposed work; or a Notice to Proceed or a denial of the application for proposed inappropriate work,

The Commission is composed of seven members, appointed by the Mayor, for a three-year term.
The Commission has the following powers and duties:

• To adopt rules of procedure;
• To review permit applications for work affecting resources;
• To issue a Certificate of Appropriateness, for appropriate proposed work; or a Notice to Proceed or a denial of the application for proposed inappropriate work, on a resource that affects the exterior appearance, or the interior arrangements, as provided in MCL 399.205(1) and (4);
• To issue a Notice to Proceed, or deny an application to demolish a resource;
• To give advice and guidance regarding any proposed work on a resource;
• To advise and assist property owners, City Departments, City Council, the Mayor, and the general public on physical and financial aspects, and benefits of historic preservation;
• To recommend to the City Council the designation of additional historic districts from resources chosen according to the criteria listed in MCL 399.203 and MCL 399.214;
• To accept and administer grants and gifts given to the Commission for the purpose of preserving the Village Historic District;
• To enter into agreements and contracts for the purpose of assisting the Commission in carrying out its duties;
• To write an annual report to the Mayor, at the end of the fiscal year;
• To conduct an ongoing survey, in accordance with the survey procedures established by the State Historic Preservation Office, in order to identify properties, structures, and areas that exemplify the cultural, social, spiritual, economic, political, educational, engineering, or architectural history of the City, State, or nation;
• To keep a register of all designated historic resources within the Village Historic District, including all information required for each designation;
• To determine an appropriate system of markers, and to confer recognition on the owners of historic resources, within the Village Historic District, by means of certificates, plaques, or markers;
• To nominate Village Historic District historic resources to the State and National Register of Historic Places and to review and comment on any nominations submitted to the Commission;
• To disseminate information to the public concerning those resources deemed worthy of preservation, and to encourage the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of resources of historic and/or architectural interest;
• To adopt design review standards and guidelines for resource treatment and seek approval of the standards and guidelines from the State Historic Preservation Office.