MI SB0287

Amends the Land Bank Fast Track Act to modify governance requirements for county authorities in counties with populations of 1,500,000 or more, requiring dissolution and replacement of existing boards with new 7-member boards within 30 days.

New county authority boards in high-population counties must include the county treasurer (or designee), two members appointed by the board of commissioners, two members appointed by the county executive (or board of commissioners if no executive exists), and two members appointed jointly by both entities, with the board selecting its own chairperson.

Establishes accountability requirements for county authorities including: board approval of all expenditures and contracts (except incidental expenses under $5,000), written program guidelines posted online, ethics policies, and competitive bidding procedures.

Requires county authorities to submit and achieve performance objectives twice yearly, maintain internet websites with competitive bids and contracts, and develop written programs for property acquisition and disposition priorities in consultation with state authorities.

Mandates county authorities establish programs promoting collaboration with nonprofits, side-lot transfers to adjoining owners, urban gardening, residential rehabilitation, and commercial property development to reduce blight and return properties to productive use and tax rolls.