DETROIT, MI - Detroit City Council members are "threatening to quit" their positions if Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder appoints an emergency financial manager, a Detroit TV station reported Thursday morning.

WJBK-TV (FOX 2) reported the news, but didn't mention which council members could leave their positions if the city is under state control.

City Council President Charles Pugh is at least one member not expected to run for re-election. He said this month he plans to return to broadcasting.

FOX 2 interviewed council member Ken Cockrel in the report and he questioned why anyone - either an incumbent or a prospective council member running for office - would want to serve the city if the emergency financial manager has the power to make all the major decisions.

"You probably got some people out there who are strong, independent minded and want to help the city," Cockrel said, "but are probably going to step back and say 'Why should I run for public office in the city of Detroit if the only thing I’m going to have the authority to do is pass out resolutions and kiss babies because an EM is the one calling all the shots?'"

Council members will be elected by seven districts starting this fall.

It's unclear when Snyder could appoint an emergency financial manager. He hasn't made public his plans yet, but is expected to meet with the media 2:30 p.m. Thursday to provide an update about the city's financial situation.

Detroiters will also vote for mayor this fall.

Here's some key mayoral and City Council election dates to keep in mind:

Filing deadline - May 14

Primary election - Aug. 6

General election - Nov. 5