MI HB5816

Extends the timeline for electing a charter commission from 60 days to 200 days after voters approve a general charter revision.

Revises language throughout to modernize phrasing, replacing archaic terms with contemporary equivalents (e.g., "shall" with "must," "upon" with "on").

Clarifies that if a proposed revised charter is rejected, the charter commission must reconvene to decide whether to terminate or propose amendments, with a maximum of 3 submission attempts to voters.

Establishes a 3-year deadline from the charter commission's first meeting for adoption of a revised charter, after which the commission automatically terminates if no charter is adopted.

Maintains existing requirements that charter commissioners be city electors with at least 3 years residency and that no current city officers or employees may serve on the commission.