MI HB4122

All metropolitan district elections must be administered under the Michigan Election Law and held on regular election dates as established by state law.

Metropolitan district charters must provide for election or appointment of district officers, duties and compensation, record-keeping, ordinances, tax collection, and accounts in accordance with uniform systems required by law.

Charter amendments may be proposed by a 3/5 vote of the district legislative body or by initiative petition signed by 5% of registered electors, and must be submitted to voters at a regular election occurring at least 84 days after proposal or filing.

Metropolitan districts may be dissolved by petition signed by at least 5% of registered electors, with the ballot question submitted at a regular election at least 84 days after filing; if approved by majority vote, dissolution occurs within 2 years through a 5-member board of trustees.

Petitions under the act are subject to Michigan Election Law provisions and penalties, with verification by affidavit and signature validation against registration rolls within 14 days of filing.