Elections: scheduling; reference to August primary election in 1851 PA 156; revise to May primary election. Amends sec. 16c of 1851 PA 156 (MCL 46.16c). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0691'25
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Overview
This bill changes the timing of primary elections for townships considering consolidation. It amends a 1851 law to move the primary election date from August to May. The bill also clarifies the process for consolidating townships, including how election expenses are handled and how the consolidated township board is formed.
Key provisions
- The county clerk must notify townships of the date for consolidation elections.
- Consolidation elections must be held on or before May 1 in the year of a general November election.
- Ballots must include specific wording regarding the proposed charter township or general law township.
- Townships proposing consolidation are responsible for their own election expenses.
- The county board of canvassers will report election results to the county board of commissioners.
- A majority vote in each township is required for consolidation approval.
- Consolidated township boards are composed of a supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustees.
- If consolidation is not approved, the petition terminates.
Who is affected
- Township residents
- County Boards of Commissioners
- County Clerks
- Township Clerks
- Municipal Corporations
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