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MI HB5899
Bill
Status
9/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
George Darany
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AI Summary
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Amends the 1966 Public Act 293 regarding charter counties to add provisions allowing the governor to remove a county executive.
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Governor may remove a county executive for official misconduct, willful neglect of duty, extortion, habitual drunkenness, conviction of being a drunk, or post-election conviction of a felony.
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Removal requires written charges specifying grounds, accompanied by supporting evidence and an affidavit from the person making the charges, served on the county executive either in person or by posting at their residence.
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County executive must be given an opportunity to respond to the charges before removal is finalized.
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County executive removed under this section is ineligible for election or appointment to any office for 3 years from the date of removal.
Legislative Description
Counties; employees and officers; removal of county executive by governor under certain circumstances; provide for. Amends title of 1966 PA 293 (MCL 45.501 - 45.521) & adds sec. 14a.
Counties, employees and officers
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/12/2012
9/13/2012