About the DBA
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The Detroit Building Authority (“DBA”) is overseen by a governing Board of Commissioners (“Board”), established by the Michigan Building Authorities Act, Act 31, Public Acts of Michigan 1948, as amended (the “Act”). Under the Act, the Authority is directed and governed by a five-member Commission. Board members serve as public officials and are appointed in accordance with the Act, the City of Detroit Charter, and relevant City ordinances. The appointment process is a shared responsibility of both the Mayor of the City of Detroit and the Detroit City Council.
- The Mayor of the City of Detroit (or his/her designee) serves on the Board as a Commissioner.
- Two members of the Commission are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Detroit, and one requires confirmation by the Detroit City Council in accordance with applicable city procedures.
- Two members of the Commission are appointed directly by the Detroit City Council under its appointment authority.
These appointment authorities derive from the City’s legislative framework, including the Detroit City Charter and City Code governing multi-member bodies. Under the Charter’s general provisions, vacant appointive offices are filled in the manner prescribed for the original appointment, reinforcing the roles of the Mayor and City Council in the selection of board members.