Section 18.1298 - Michigan capitol park commission; creation; powers, duties, and functions; appointment, qualifications, and terms of members; expenses; election of chairperson, vice-chairperson, and
THE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 431 of 1984
18.1298 Michigan capitol park commission; creation; powers, duties, and functions; appointment, qualifications, and terms of members; expenses; election of chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary.
Sec. 298.
(1) The Michigan capitol park commission is created within the department. The Michigan capitol park commission shall exercise its prescribed statutory powers, duties, and functions as if it was transferred to the department under a type I transfer as described in section 3 of the executive organization act of 1965, Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, being section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(2) The Michigan capitol park commission consists of 7 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The governor shall appoint as 3 of the 7 members 1 individual recommended by the mayor of the city of Lansing, 1 individual recommended by the majority leader of the senate, and 1 individual recommended by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(3) Members of the Michigan capitol park commission shall serve for terms of 4 years, except of the members first appointed, 1 shall be appointed for a term of 1 year, 2 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, 2 shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, and 2 shall be appointed for a term of 4 years. Vacancies shall be filled by the governor in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term. A member of the Michigan capitol park commission shall not receive compensation for services as a commissioner, but each commissioner shall receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in connection with the duties of the office.
(4) The Michigan capitol park commission shall annually elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and a secretary.
History: Add. 1988, Act 306, Eff. Sept. 1, 1988
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of Michigan Capitol Park Commission relating to property designated as Michigan Veterans' Memorial Park to the Michigan Veterans' Memorial Park Commission, see E.R.O. No. 1992-4, compiled at MCL 35.1081 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
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