MI HB5691

Modifies the composition of boards of determination for drain projects, requiring two members to be county residents outside affected areas and one member to be a resident of the affected township, city, or village

Extends the appeal deadline for drain necessity determinations from 10 days to 60 days when a board finds a drain is not necessary

Establishes a 21-day appeal deadline after the day of review for cases where the board determines a drain is necessary

Updates procedural language to clarify that the officer or committee who originally appointed a board member must appoint any successor if that member fails to serve

Requires the drain commissioner to issue a first order of determination within 20 days after the board of determination files an order of necessity