SB-0517, As Passed Senate, June 1, 2005

SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 517

     A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled

"The home rule city act,"

(MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 3b.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

     Sec. 3b. Notwithstanding any charter provision, the city may

provide by resolution for the terms of office of its elected

officials and for staggered terms, including the providing of terms

longer than allowed under the charter in order to facilitate the

staggering of terms. Notwithstanding any charter provision, the

city may provide by resolution for any election provision that is

consistent with the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1

to 168.992.