Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends secs. 4, 5 & 13, ch. II & sec. 3, ch. V of 1895 PA 3 (MCL 62.4 et seq.).
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the terms of office for elected officials in Michigan villages. Specifically, it clarifies that the president, clerk, and treasurer serve two-year terms until their successors are elected, and that trustee terms can be either four years or two years depending on the village’s ordinance. The bill also addresses how vacancies in these offices are filled, outlining appointment procedures and special elections when necessary.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the terms of office for village presidents, clerks, and treasurers (2-year terms).
- Allows villages to choose between 4-year or 2-year terms for village trustees.
- Outlines procedures for filling vacancies in the office of president, trustee, or other elective office through appointment or special election.
- Specifies requirements for special elections when the council’s membership falls below a quorum.
- Addresses situations where all officers and trustees have left the village, triggering a special election.
- Requires elected officials filling vacancies to take the oath of office after certification by the board of canvassers.
- Defines the role of the president pro tempore in the absence of the regular president.
Who is affected
- Villages in Michigan
- Village presidents
- Village clerks
- Village treasurers
- Village trustees
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