The bill amends the existing law regarding the terms of village officers in Michigan, specifically by adding a new section, Sec. 24e. This section stipulates that all terms for village officers elected after December 31, 2024, must begin at 12 noon on December 1 following their election, regardless of any conflicting provisions in a village's charter. Additionally, it establishes 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.
The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of three other specified bills from the 103rd Legislature. The bill is designed to standardize the commencement of terms for village officers and ensure that the certification of election results is completed before any newly elected officials assume their duties.
Statutes affected: Senate Introduced Bill: 78.1, 78.28
As Passed by the Senate: 78.1, 78.28
As Passed by the House: 78.1, 78.28
Senate Concurred Bill: 78.1, 78.28
Public Act: 78.1, 78.28
Senate Enrolled Bill: 78.1, 78.28