Date Established:  Established pursuant to 125.2153 (Act 281 of 1986) by resolution after a public hearing held on August 29, 1988.  On June 30, 2014, the City Commission passed a resolution to expand the boundaries of Marquette’s Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) to encompass the entire City of Marquette. 

Number of Members & Term of Office:  The Authority consists of 11 members serving four-year terms, except the first members will serve staggered terms of one, two, three and four years.  Seven of the members are appointed by the City; Northern Michigan University appoints one member; Marquette Area Public Schools appoints two members and Marquette County appoints one member.

Meetings Held: As needed.