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MI SB0204

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Kowall

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the process for filling vacancies in county commissioner offices due to death, resignation, or removal from the district.

  • Requires the county board of commissioners to fill vacancies by appointment within 30 days with a resident and registered voter of that district.

  • Eliminates the requirement for special elections when vacancies occur in odd-numbered years; all unfilled vacancies after 30 days must now be filled by special election regardless of the year.

  • Prohibits individuals convicted under 1941 PA 370, MCL 38.412a from being appointed as county commissioner for 20 years after conviction.

  • Appointed commissioners in election years serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Legislative Description

Elections; special elections; requirement for a special election when a vacancy occurs in the office of county commissioner during an odd numbered year; eliminate. Amends sec. 12 of 1966 PA 261 (MCL 46.412).

Counties, boards and commissions

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

12/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Redistricting And Elections1/25/2012
Local Government And Elections3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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