This bill amends the 1978 Public Act 566, which sets standards of conduct for public officers and employees in Michigan. The amendments clarify that public officers and employees can serve on governing boards of institutions of higher education, but they cannot hold positions on more than one board simultaneously or be both an employee and a board member at the same time. Additionally, the bill allows members of school boards to serve as superintendents in other districts and permits public officers or employees from smaller municipalities to serve in various capacities, including emergency medical services and public safety roles, without violating conflict of interest laws.

The bill also introduces several specific provisions regarding the eligibility of public officers and employees to serve on various boards and authorities, including tax increment finance authorities and local development finance authorities, while ensuring that these roles do not create conflicts of interest. Notably, it allows for public employees in counties with populations under 40,000 to contract with townships for specific services under certain conditions. The amendments aim to provide greater flexibility for public officials while maintaining ethical standards and preventing conflicts of interest as outlined in the state constitution and existing laws.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 15.183