MI HB4885

Replaces vague misconduct standards ("official misconduct," "willful neglect," "habitual drunkenness") with clearer grounds for gubernatorial removal: gross neglect of duty, corrupt conduct in office, or misfeasance/malfeasance in office for county officers, county road commissioners, city officers, township officers, and village officers.

Establishes formal procedures requiring charges to be submitted in writing by a qualified elector with supporting evidence and affidavit; governor must serve charges within 10 business days and give the accused officer minimum 10 business days to respond.

Requires governor to review charges and make a determination within 60 calendar days of receipt; if no determination is made within 60 days, governor must notify both parties that no action will be taken and the complainant may refile charges.

Requires governor to notify both the complainant and accused officer of the determination made during the review process.

Maintains existing 3-year ineligibility period for removed officers and allows governor to consider determinations made under this process when exercising other state law duties related to officer removal.