MI SB0123

Amends the 1999 convention facility authority act to define "qualified city" as a city with population over 170,000 that is the most populous city in a qualified county, and "qualified county" as a county with population over 500,000 that is not a charter or unified form of government county.

Establishes a 7-member board of directors for each convention facility authority consisting of 2 county-appointed members, 2 city-appointed members, 1 governor-appointed member, and 2 members appointed by the other five from a list provided by the local convention and visitors bureau.

Board members serve 4-year terms except for certain initial appointments of 2 years, with vacancies filled by the same appointing authority for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Grants authorities power to adopt bylaws, enter contracts, solicit funds, procure insurance, invest money, hire consultants, indemnify board members, establish offices, develop convention facilities, and issue revenue bonds, but prohibits property condemnation and tax levy authority.

Effective immediately upon Governor approval on May 9, 2013, with filing to Secretary of State on May 10, 2013.