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MI SB1385

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bertram Johnson

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a procedure for filling vacancies in the office of elected county executive caused by resignation or death in charter counties under 1966 PA 293.

  • The presiding or senior judge of probate, county clerk, and prosecuting attorney jointly appoint a successor to fill the vacancy.

  • An appointed successor holds office for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified.

  • If the next general election is more than 182 days away and is not the regular November election when a successor would normally be elected, the appointed successor serves only until the next general November election.

  • A newly elected county executive serves the balance of the original term for which the previous county executive was elected.

Legislative Description

Counties; charter; filling a vacancy in the office of elected county executive; provide for. Amends 1966 PA 293 (MCL 45.501 - 45.521) by adding sec. 11b.

Counties, employees and officers

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Local Government And Elections

11/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Local Government And Elections11/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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