2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW
Act 116 of 1954 - MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-XVI - CHAPTER XVI TOWNSHIP OFFICES (168.341...168.373)
Section 168.368 - Events creating vacancy in township offices.
MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (EXCERPT)Act 116 of 1954
168.368 Events creating vacancy in township offices.
Sec. 368.
The township offices become vacant upon the happening of any of the following events: Death of the incumbent; his resignation; his removal from office for cause; his ceasing to be a resident of the township where his office is located; his conviction of an infamous crime, or of an offense involving the violation of his oath of office; the decision of a competent tribunal declaring his election or appointment void, habitual drunkenness; his refusal or neglect to take and subscribe to the oath as provided in section 2 of article 16 of the state constitution and deposit the same in the manner and within the time prescribed by law; his refusal or neglect to give bond in the amount and manner and within the time prescribed by law; or the failure of the office to be filled at an election which is scheduled for the purpose of filling the office.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955
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Am. 1973, Act 24, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1973
Popular Name: Election Code
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