2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 15 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Act 196 of 1973 - STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (15.341 - 15.348)

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Act 196 of 1973
AN ACT to prescribe standards of conduct for public officers and employees; to create a state board of ethics and prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe remedies and penalties.

History: 1973, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 481, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981

• Section 15.341 - Definitions.
• Section 15.342 - Public officer or employee; prohibited conduct.
• Section 15.342a - MCL 15.301 to 15.310 and MCL 15.321 to 15.330 not amended or modified; purpose of act; validity of contract in violation of act; voting on, making, or participating in governmental decisions; “governmental decision” defined.
• Section 15.342b - Report of violation; applicability of sanctions; civil fine.
• Section 15.342c - Civil action; commencement of action; “damages” defined.
• Section 15.342d - Court order; costs.
• Section 15.342e - Posting notices of protections and obligations.
• Section 15.343 - Board of ethics; creation; function.
• Section 15.344 - Board of ethics; appointment, qualifications, and terms of members; vacancies; ex officio members; quorum; action by board; compensation; executive secretary; clerical or administrative assistance.
• Section 15.345 - Board of ethics; powers and duties.
• Section 15.346 - Rules.
• Section 15.347 - Appropriation.
• Section 15.348 - Other acts not superseded; interpretation and administration of act.