MI HB4077

Governor may remove a county executive for official misconduct, willful neglect of duty, extortion, habitual drunkenness, conviction as a drunk, or felony conviction after election.

Removal requires written charges specifying grounds, accompanied by supporting evidence and affidavit; charges must be served on the county executive either in person or by leaving at their residence or posting conspicuously.

County executive must be given opportunity to respond to charges before removal.

Removed county executive is ineligible for election or appointment to any office for 3 years from the date of removal.

Upon removal, the presiding or senior judge of probate, county clerk, and prosecuting attorney jointly appoint a successor to fill the vacancy until a successor is elected and qualified.