2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 168 - MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW
Act 116 of 1954 - MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW (168.1 - 168.992)
116-1954-XXXVI - CHAPTER XXXVI RECALL (168.951...168.976)
Section 168.966 - Recall ballot; contents.

Sec. 966.

(1) The reason for demanding the recall of the officer as set forth in the petition shall be printed on the recall ballot used at the election in not more than 200 words. If the statement of reason set forth in the petition shall contain more than 200 words, then the statement shall be condensed by the sponsor of the petition for use on the ballot. If the sponsor fails to furnish the condensed statement within 48 hours following written demand, then the statement shall be condensed by the official preparing the ballots.

(2) The official preparing the ballot shall provide in writing the officer whose recall is sought the statement of reason which shall appear on the ballot. The officer whose recall is sought, in not more than 200 words, may submit a justification of conduct in office. The justification shall be submitted to the official preparing the ballot within 72 hours after receipt of the notification. If submitted in the prescribed time, the justification shall be printed on the ballot.

(3) The statement “Vote no on the recall” or “Vote yes on the recall” or words of similar import shall not be permitted on the ballot. A part of the reason for demanding the recall of the officer or the officer's justification of conduct in office shall not be emphasized by italics, underscoring, or in any other manner.

(4) There shall be printed on the recall ballot the following questions:

Shall (Name the person against whom the recall petition is filed) be recalled from the office of (title of the office)? Printed below the question in separate lines in easily legible type shall be the words “Yes[ ]” and “No[ ]”or in a form as may be prescribed by the secretary of state.

History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 533, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1978
Popular Name: Election Code