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Copies of the 2012 Charter can be obtained by contacting the Detroit City Clerk's Office.

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave. - Suite 200
 Detroit, MI  48226
 (313) 224-3260 (office)
 (313) 224-1466 (fax)
 TTY: 711 or (800) 649-3777

Questions on the content of the Charter should be directed to the City of Detroit's Law Department, Governmental Affairs/Municipal Section.

2 Woodward Avenue - 5th floor
Detroit, MI  48226
Phone: (VM)
Fax: (313) 224-5505
TTY: 711 or (800) 649-3777

City of Detroit 2012 Charter - Effective January 1, 2012 (Adopted by Vote of the People on November 8, 2011)

City of Detroit 1997 Charter - Effective January 1, 1997 (Adopted by Vote of the People on November 5, 1996)

City of Detroit 1918 Charter - Effective June 27, 1918  (Adopted by Vote of the People on June 25, 1918)

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