They are nominated at party convention and serve 8 year terms. Members receive no salary, but expenses are paid. Governing boards of all other state colleges and universities are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate. The City Council consists of the Mayor and ten Council members, two from each of Ann Arbor's five wards. One half of City Council is elected in annual partisan elections.
Members serve two-year terms.
Trustees are elected by the District's constituent boards of education, and serve six-year overlapping terms.