Volunteer Involvement


The village encourages residential involvement. Anyone interested in volunteering should complete an application at the bottom of this page.

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The Planning Commission is comprised of seven members appointed by Village Council. Responsibilities include developing the village’s Master Plan, reviewing proposed site plans and amendments to site plans, reviewing and/or recommending new ordinances regarding zoning issues.

Village Council is comprised of seven elected officials, the village president and six trustees and elected. Terms are for four years and are staggered to provide stability and perspective. Elections are held bi-annually in November of even-numbered years.

Mobile Watch is a group of residents who patrol village streets. Should they see anything suspicious, it is reported immediately to the Franklin Bingham Police Department. Mobile Watch meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. To contact Mobile Watch, call secretary Ellanore Evans at 248-594-3421.

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For more information, please contact the Village Office at 248-644-0044