Commissioners of Wayne County v. Smith

Nichols, Chief Justice.

This action was brought by residents and taxpayers of Wayne County to enjoin the board of commissioners from enacting an ordinance and resolution changing the composition and method of appointment of the membership of the board of the Hospital Authority of Wayne County.

The original board of the hospital authority established in 1956 by resolution of the board of commissioners pursuant to enabling legislation was comprised of seven members serving staggered terms who were appointed by the board of commissioners. Pursuant to a general law enacted in 1964 (Code Ann. §…