The bill amends the Home Rule City Act by adding a new section, 3c, which establishes specific commencement times for the terms of city officers elected after December 31, 2024. According to the new provision, these terms must begin at 12 noon on the first day of the month following the officer's election, overriding any conflicting charter provisions. Additionally, if a city's charter allows for terms to start before this specified time, the new rule will still apply, ensuring uniformity across all cities in Michigan.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that individuals elected to fill a vacancy cannot take the oath of office until the election results have been certified by the appropriate board of canvassers, again disregarding any contrary charter provisions. This amendment aims to standardize the timing of when city officers officially begin their duties and to ensure that the election process is properly validated before new officials assume their roles.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 117.1, 117.38