Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.1 - 117.38) by adding sec. 3c.
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Overview
This bill changes the timing of when terms for city officers begin. Starting December 31, 2024, all city officer terms must begin at noon on the first day of the month following their election. If a city’s charter specifies a different start date, that charter will apply, but terms still must begin at noon on the first day of the month following the election. The bill also clarifies that an individual filling a vacancy in a city office must wait for canvass certification before taking office.
Key provisions
- City officer terms must begin at noon on the first day of the month following their election, starting December 31, 2024.
- City charters can specify a different start date for terms, but noon on the first day of the month remains the default.
- Individuals filling vacancies in city offices must wait for canvass certification before taking office.
Who is affected
- City officials
- City charter authorities
- Voters in Michigan cities
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific start date for city officer terms.
- Provides a mechanism for charter exceptions while maintaining a default start date.
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