City
of Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr’s time will come to a close under a plan
approved by the Detroit City Council late this week. The full transition will
go into effect as the plan of adjustment to bring the city out of bankruptcy
goes into effect, upon its approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Orr,
however, has agreed to transfer power back to the City’s elected officials in
the meantime.
Under
an earlier power sharing agreement with Mr. Orr, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan had
assumed considerable operational control over the city, however, the City’s
Finance and Police departments remained under Mr. Orr’s oversight. The recent
agreement also restores authority to the City Council and leaves Mr. Orr’s role
solely related to the bankruptcy.
A
board appointed by Governor Rick Snyder will continue to oversee critical
budget and finance decisions made by the city.