Bill > HB6239

This bill, amending "The general law village act," establishes new attendance requirements for village council members, specifying that if a member misses more than 50% of regular meetings within a 12-month period, they can be removed from office for willful neglect of duty, as outlined in the Michigan election law. Regular meetings are defined as those officially scheduled at the beginning of the year or added through existing rules, and absences due to military service, documented temporary medical conditions, or federally permitted leave are excused, provided proper documentation is submitted to the village clerk. Additionally, a village council can vote at a public meeting to excuse an absence due to extraordinary circumstances. The village clerk is responsible for notifying a council member if they miss 40% or more of meetings and initiating removal proceedings if the 50% threshold is met, while being protected from civil liability if acting in good faith. Any removal creates a vacancy to be filled according to existing procedures.