SB-0516, As Passed Senate, June 1, 2005

SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 516

     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. Notwithstanding any charter provision, the

village may also pass a resolution to provide for any election

provision that is consistent with the Michigan election law, 1954

PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992.