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MI SB0204
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the process for filling vacancies in county commissioner offices due to death, resignation, or removal from the district.
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Requires the county board of commissioners to fill vacancies by appointment within 30 days with a resident and registered voter of that district.
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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.
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Prohibits individuals convicted under 1941 PA 370, MCL 38.412a from being appointed as county commissioner for 20 years after conviction.
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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