Bill > SB0240

This bill modifies the Michigan Election Law regarding the terms and vacancies of township officers, primarily making two key changes. First, the bill adjusts the start date for township officers' terms, specifying that for officers elected before January 1, 2025, their terms will commence at 12 noon on November 20 following their election, while for officers elected after December 31, 2024, terms will begin at 12 noon on December 1 following the election. Second, the bill updates vacancy filling procedures, most notably adding a provision that an individual elected to fill a vacancy cannot take the oath of office until the election results are certified by the appropriate board of canvassers. The bill also clarifies existing procedures for filling vacancies in township offices, including situations where a township board lacks a quorum, and specifies that for township constable positions, the township board can decide whether and when to fill a vacancy by appointment, with the position remaining vacant until the next election if not filled. These changes aim to provide more clarity and structure to local election and appointment processes for township officers.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0240