May 19, 2005, Introduced by Senators ALLEN, HAMMERSTROM and SIKKEMA and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled
"The home rule village act,"
(MCL 78.1 to 78.28) by adding section 24d.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 24d. Notwithstanding any charter provision, a village may
pass a resolution to provide for the terms of office of its elected
officials and for the terms to be staggered. The initial terms may
be longer than allowed under the charter in order to facilitate the
staggering of terms.