A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled “The general law village act,” by amending sections 4, 5, and 13 of chapter II and section 3 of chapter V (MCL 62.4, 62.5, 62.13, and 65.3), sections 4 and 5 of chapter II and section 3 of chapter V as amended by 2012 PA 551 and section 13 of chapter II as amended by 2003 PA 305.
House Bill No. 5701 aims to modify the General Law Village Act of 1895, specifically amending sections related to the terms of office and procedures for village officials. Key changes include setting the start of terms for village presidents, clerks, treasurers, and trustees to December 1 following their election and qualification, and allowing trustees to serve 2 or 4-year terms as determined by village ordinance. The bill outlines procedures for filling vacancies, including holding special elections or appointments by remaining council members to maintain a quorum and manage village duties during vacancies. Additionally, it specifies that individuals elected to fill a vacancy cannot take office until election results are certified. The bill also introduces the appointment of a president pro tempore from the council members annually on December 1, who will preside in the absence of the president, with further provisions for council meeting leadership in the absence of both the president and president pro tempore.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Elections
Reported without amendment
Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
by
The motion prevailed by voice vote
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
