Committees, Boards, Commissions
and Councils

Members serve four-year terms and oversee elections.

This authority's members oversee construction of township facilities through the sale of bonds.
Contact:  finance@canton-mi.org.

This Board hears appeals of local building codes.

This council makes recommendations on how to use Block Grant funds.

The Canton Historical Society was formally established in 1977 and began its first major project, the acquisition and renovation of Canton Center School as a Museum.

The Commission for Culture, Arts and Heritage serves as advocates in promoting public awareness of culture, arts and heritage in the community. The commission meets the third Monday of every other month beginning in February at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building lower level. Herb Scott, Chairperson; Ray VanHoeck, Secretary. For more information please contact us at culturalcommission@canton-mi.org.

The Committee for Community Excellence (CCE) is a member of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee. They work to promote and publicize projects that support the vision of excellence for the community and to acknowledge projects that further enhance the quality of life in the community.

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) oversees the development of the designated downtown. The DDA Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.

This board certifies election results. Members serve four years.

This commission meets the first Wednesday each month and administers the township's historic ordinance. Volunteers serve three-year terms. Chairperson: Terry Bennett.

The Neighborhood Know-How committee provides twice yearly informational seminars geared towards Homeowners Associations but are open to any resident who is interested.

The seminars will be offered in May and October. For more information please contact Amy Hughesdon, Supervisor's Assistant, at 734/394-5188.

Please visit the Homeowner Association Information web page for more information.

This commission administers the Merit Ordinance for township employees not in a bargaining unit. Chairperson: Tony Calderoni .

This appointed commission serves three-year terms. It reviews development proposed projects and makes recommendations to the Board.

The commission meets first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. Chairperson: Victor Gustafson.

This committee's volunteers work on recreation issues, such as the community center.

This council is made up of representatives from the seniors groups.

This board reviews assessments appeals.

This appointed board hears zoning variance requests. The ZBA meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Elected Officials Compensation Committee; Golf Course Committee; Economic Development Corporation; Canton Homeowners Advisory Council.