The bill amends the "Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Office Act of 1972" by updating several sections to clarify the structure and responsibilities of the prosecuting attorneys coordinating council and its office. Key changes include the redefinition of terms such as "chief executive officer," "council," and "department," with the office now being established as an autonomous entity within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, rather than the Department of Attorney General. The bill also specifies that the office will operate independently while receiving support from the department for administrative functions.
Additionally, the composition of the council is revised to include five members, all of whom must be prosecuting attorneys from various population brackets of counties in Michigan. The bill mandates that members must vacate their positions upon termination of their official roles and outlines the process for filling vacancies. The terms for the first appointed members will commence on January 1 following the bill's effective date. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the operational independence and clarity of the prosecuting attorneys' coordination efforts in Michigan.