MI HB5946

Adds removal procedures for county executives, allowing the governor to remove a county executive for official misconduct, willful neglect of duty, extortion, habitual drunkenness, or conviction of a felony after election.

Requires written charges to be filed with the governor, accompanied by supporting evidence and an affidavit, with a copy served on the county executive who must be given an opportunity to respond before removal.

Prohibits a removed county executive from being eligible for election or appointment to any office for 3 years from the date of removal.

Applies special vacancy succession procedures for counties with population over 1,000,000, where the chief deputy automatically assumes the role of county executive until a successor is appointed or elected within 30 days.

Requires the county executive to appoint a chief deputy within 10 days of taking office and file a statement with the county clerk identifying all appointed deputies and their ranking order.