Expands methods for Michigan property tax tribunal hearings to include electronic options.

This bill amends the Michigan property tax tribunal's methods for holding hearings to include electronic options, such as telephone or video conferencing, if agreed upon by the parties and approved by the tribunal. The tribunal may appoint hearing officers to conduct these hearings, which must comply with the Administrative Procedures Act and the Open Meetings Act. The bill also specifies that the tribunal can sit at various locations throughout the state, with accommodations provided by the local county board of commissioners.

Expands methods for Michigan property tax tribunal hearings to include electronic options.

This bill amends the Michigan property tax tribunal's methods for holding hearings to include electronic options, such as telephone or video conferencing, if agreed upon by the parties and approved by the tribunal. The tribunal may appoint hearing officers to conduct these hearings, which must comply with the Administrative Procedures Act and the Open Meetings Act. The bill also specifies that the tribunal can sit at various locations throughout the state, with accommodations provided by the local county board of commissioners.