MI HB4076

Amends 1973 PA 139 to add governor authority to remove a county executive for official misconduct, willful neglect of duty, extortion, habitual drunkenness, or conviction of a felony after election.

Establishes procedures for removal requiring written charges with supporting evidence, service of charges on the county executive, and opportunity for the county executive to respond before removal.

Prohibits a removed county executive from being elected or appointed to any office for 3 years following removal.

For counties with population over 1,000,000, designates the chief deputy to assume office and serve as county executive if the elected county executive dies, resigns, or is removed, with county board of commissioners required to appoint a successor within 30 days or a special election shall be held.

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.