The proposed bill amends the Home Rule City Act by adding a new section, 3c, which establishes attendance requirements for members of a city's legislative body. Under this new provision, if a member is absent from more than 50% of regular meetings within a 12-month period, they may be subject to removal from office for willful neglect of duty, as outlined in the Michigan election law. The bill specifies that only meetings designated as regular at the start of the calendar year or those added under existing regulations will count towards this attendance requirement.

Additionally, the bill provides exceptions for absences due to military service, temporary medical conditions with proper documentation, or extraordinary circumstances determined by a majority vote of the legislative body. The city clerk is tasked with confirming the receipt of documentation and notifying members who reach 40% absenteeism. If a member is removed due to excessive absences, a vacancy is created, which must be filled according to the city's charter. The bill also clarifies definitions for "military service" and "regular meeting" in relation to the legislative body's operations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 117.1, 117.38