Resolution #7

Report and Recommendations of Ad-Hoc Structure Committee

WHEREAS, the members of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union (MPFFU) Ad-hoc Structure Committee has undertaken a comprehensive review of the current district structure of the MPFFU;  and

WHEREAS, the committee engaged in extensive discussion and analysis and found it difficult to identify a more logical or equitable method of re-districting; and

WHEREAS, the committee considered multiple critical factors, including distance required for travel to provide effective face-to-face service, delegate count within each district, the number of District Vice Presidents (DVPs) necessary to adequately serve the membership, cost effectiveness to the MPFFU, and the current effectiveness of the existing district structure; and

WHEREAS, the geographical shape and layout of the State of Michigan make it impractical to redraw district boundaries along traditional north-south or east-west lines without significantly disrupting the current make-up of district representation; and

WHEREAS, members of northern locals experience substantially greater travel burdens in attending committee meetings, legislative events, and educational seminars;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the MPFFU shall maintain the current district boundaries as presently drawn for all Locals established as of May 1, 2026; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the number of District Vice Presidents shall remain at five; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MPFFU shall implement Zoom conferencing capabilities for all committee meetings to enhance accessibility and participation, particularly for members of northern locals; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all newly formed MPFFU locals shall be assigned to a district based upon the county in which they are located as per the new county based district map to be included as an appendix in the MPPFU Constitution and By-Laws, rather than the specific boundary lines that are listed in the MPFFU Constitution and By-laws.

Submitted by: MPFFU Ad-hoc Structure Committee

Cost Factor: minimal 

Committee Assigned to: Resolutions Committee 

Committee Recommendation: Adopt as amended

Convention Action: