Section 400.1502 - Domestic violence prevention and treatment board; creation; appointment, qualifications, and terms of members; vacancy; chairperson; quorum; compensation and expenses.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (EXCERPT)
Act 389 of 1978
400.1502 Domestic violence prevention and treatment board; creation; appointment, qualifications, and terms of members; vacancy; chairperson; quorum; compensation and expenses.
Sec. 2.
(1) The domestic violence prevention and treatment board is created in the department. The board shall consist of 7 members, all of whom shall have experience in an area related to the problems of domestic violence. The members shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
(2) The term of office of a member shall be 3 years, except that: of the members first appointed, 2 shall serve for a term of 1 year, 2 shall serve for a term of 2 years, and 1 shall serve for a term of 3 years; and of the 2 additional members appointed under this 1979 amendatory act, 1 shall serve for a term of 2 years and 1 shall serve for a term of 3 years. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be appointed for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(3) The governor shall designate 1 member of the board to serve as chairperson. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
(4) The per diem compensation of the board and the schedule for reimbursement of expenses shall be established annually by the legislature.
History: 1978, Act 389, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 127, Imd. Eff. Oct. 26, 1979
Popular Name: Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Act