MI HB4860

Replaces mandatory language ("shall") with "must" throughout Section 7 of the Charter Township Act for consistency with modern drafting standards.

Establishes conflict of interest provisions allowing township board members to abstain from voting when they have a conflict of interest that impacts their duty to the township, requiring disclosure of the factual basis on the official record.

Changes references to meeting records from "journal" to "minutes" and updates statutory citations to use modern format (e.g., "1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275" instead of "Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976").

Modifies voting requirements to allow board members seeking appointment to fill a vacancy to abstain from voting on that appointment, and requires board members be recognized immediately when abstaining.

Updates language regarding meeting conduct and enforcement, including changes to gender-neutral pronouns and terminology (e.g., "the member" instead of "he or she").