§ 4.3. Wards:  


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  • The City of Ludington shall be divided into six (6) equally apportioned wards for the purpose of elections. Said wards shall have the boundaries the same as the currently existing wards until such time as reapportioned in accordance with state law. The Council shall have the authority by a two-thirds ( 2/3 ) vote of the total membership to increase or diminish the number of wards. In no event shall there be less than four (4) wards or more than seven (7) wards. In any resolution changing the number of wards, the Council shall provide transitional details in accordance with state law.

State law reference

Mandatory that Charter contain provisions for wards, MCL 117.3(e), MSA 5.2073, (e).