This special type of corporation was established to independently acquire, furnish, own, improve, enlarge, operate or maintain public buildings, parking lots, recreational facilities, convention and entertainment facilities located in the City. The City-County Building Authority consists of three members. One is elected by the Kent County Board of Commissioners, one is elected by the Grand Rapids City Commission, and one is elected by the joint action of both. Members may not be elected officials of either of these two governing bodies.
Members serve a term of four years.