The Royal Oak Planning Commission is created under Act 285, Public Acts 1931, and City Ordinance. The Planning Commission's responsibility is to advise the city commission regarding sound community development. It is required to adopt a General Development Plan and a Capital Improvements Program for the city. It also makes recommendations on zoning and other land controls.
It consists of seven members; including the mayor, one member of the city commission and five resident members who shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to approval by a majority of the members of the city commission. They serve three-year terms. The commission usually meets the second Tuesday of each month.
The commission usually meets the second Tuesday of each month.
Members who serve three full consecutive terms may be reappointed at the city commissions' discretion.
Board Information
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bueche, Ann | Resident | 22 Nov 2021 | 31 Dec 2024 | Active | Mayor |
| Douglas, Sharlan | City Commissioner | 28 Nov 2023 | 24 Nov 2025 | Active | |
| Ellison, Jim | Resident | 01 Jan 2024 | 31 Dec 2026 | Active | |
| Esbri, Clyde | Resident | 25 Apr 2023 | 31 Dec 2025 | Active | mayor |
| Fournier, Michael | Mayor | 28 Nov 2023 | 24 Nov 2025 | Active | |
| Gontina, Woody | Resident | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2025 | Active | Mayor |
| Quesada, Gary | Resident | 22 Nov 2021 | 31 Dec 2024 | Active | Mayor |
| Thwing, Tim | Ex-Officio (staff) | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 9999 | Active | |
| Douglas, Sharlan | City Commissioner | 22 Nov 2021 | 27 Nov 2023 | Expired | |
| Ellison, Jim | Resident | 28 Nov 2022 | 31 Dec 2023 | Expired | Mayor |
| Fournier, Michael | Mayor | 22 Nov 2021 | 27 Nov 2023 | Expired |
