The bill amends the Michigan election law, specifically section 373, to update the procedures for appointing individuals to perform election-related functions when the township clerk or deputy clerk is unavailable. The new language specifies that if neither the township clerk nor any deputy township clerk is available, the township board must enter into a contract with an individual who is accredited to conduct elections and is a resident of Michigan, rather than simply appointing a qualified person who is a registered elector of the township.

Additionally, the bill grants the contracted individual all the powers and authority of a deputy township clerk concerning registrations, nominations, and elections. It also requires that unless otherwise specified in the contract, the contracted individual must provide a report to the township board at each regularly scheduled meeting, summarizing the duties performed during the contract period. This amendment aims to ensure that election functions are carried out efficiently and transparently in the absence of the township clerk or deputy clerk.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 168.373
Substitute (H-2): 168.373
House Introduced Bill: 168.373
As Passed by the House: 168.373