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MI SB0396

Bill

Status

Passed

11/29/2011

Primary Sponsor

Randy Richardville

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Board of trustees of Albion College limited to not more than 33 members, consisting of the college president, appointees from the United Methodist Church (up to 6), recent graduates (up to 2), alumni association (up to 6), and trustees already in office (up to 20)

  • Trustees appointed under most categories serve 3-year terms, while recent graduate trustees serve 2-year terms with option for staggered 1-year terms; board may limit consecutive terms through bylaws

  • Volunteer trustees and volunteer officers have no personal liability for breach of fiduciary duty, except for disloyalty, intentional misconduct, knowing law violations, improper personal benefit transactions, gross negligence, or actions before the effective date

  • College assumes all liability for acts or omissions of volunteer trustees and nontrustee volunteers occurring on or after the effective date when acting within scope of authority, in good faith, without gross negligence, willful/wanton misconduct, or intentional torts

  • Claims for monetary damages against volunteer trustees or nontrustee volunteers must be brought against the college instead

Legislative Description

Higher education; private schools; charter of Albion college; revise composition of board and liability of trustees and other persons. Amends sec. 2 of 1857 PA 72 (MCL 390.702); adds secs. 1a, 7, 7a, 7b & 7c & repeals secs. 4 & 8 of 1857 PA 72 (MCL 390.704 & 390.708).

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Last Action

Assigned Pa 0220'11 With Immediate Effect

11/29/2011

Committee Referrals

Education5/24/2011

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