Michigan SB0242 amends local election laws to modify terms and procedures for village officials.
Michigan SB0242 amends sections of the 1895 Michigan election law to change the terms and procedures for village officials. It modifies the terms for the president, clerk, and treasurer to 2 years, starting December 1 after election. Trustees are elected for 4 years, with an option for a 2-year term if specified by ordinance. The bill also outlines procedures for filling vacancies in village offices and mandates that the council appoint a trustee to oversee regular elections. It ensures that elected officials take office only after certification by the board of canvassers.
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