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MI Comp L § 15.325 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 317 of 1968 - Contracts of Public Servants With Public Entities (15.321 - 15.330)|Section 15.325 - Public Servants, Voidability of Contracts; Procedure, Knowledge, Limitation, Reimbursement, Settlements, Evidences of Indebtedness.

15.325 Public servants, voidability of contracts; procedure, knowledge, limitation, reimbursement, settlements, evidences of indebtedness. Sec. 5.  (1) This act is aimed to prevent public servants from engaging in certain activities and is not intended to penalize innocent persons. Therefore, no contract shall be absolutely void by reason of this act. Contracts involving prohibited activities on the part of public servants shall be voidable only by decree of a court of proper jurisdiction in an action by the public entity, which is a party thereto, as to any person, firm, corporation or trust that entered into the contract or took any assignment thereof, with actual knowledge of the prohibited activity. In the case of the corporation, the actual knowledge must be that of a person or body finally approving the contract for the corporation. All actions to avoid any contract hereunder shall be brought within 1 year after discovery of circumstances suggesting a violation of this act. In order to meet the ends of justice any such decree shall provide for the reimbursement of any person, firm, corporation or trust for the reasonable value of all moneys, goods, materials, labor or services furnished under the contract, to the extent that the public entity has benefited thereby. This provision shall not prohibit the parties from arriving at an amicable settlement.  (2) Negotiable and nonnegotiable bonds, notes or evidences of indebtedness, whether heretofore or hereafter issued, in the hands of purchasers for value, shall not be void or voidable by reason of this act or of any previous statute, charter or rule of law. History: 1968, Act 317, Eff. Sept. 1, 1968 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.326 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 317 of 1968 - Contracts of Public Servants With Public Entities (15.321 - 15.330)|Section 15.326 - Public Servants, Validity of Existing Contracts.

15.326 Public servants, validity of existing contracts. Sec. 6.  If any public entity has, prior to the effective date of this act, entered into any contract under which moneys, goods, materials, labor or services have been actually received by the public entity, which was void or voidable under any act, charter or rule of law because of a conflict of interest on the part of a public servant at the time of the execution thereof, such contract shall be fully enforceable notwithstanding such conflict of interest, by any party thereto other than such public servant. History: 1968, Act 317, Eff. Sept. 1, 1968 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.327 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 317 of 1968 - Contracts of Public Servants With Public Entities (15.321 - 15.330)|Section 15.327 - Penalty for Violation.

15.327 Penalty for violation. Sec. 7.  Any person violating the provisions of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1968, Act 317, Eff. Sept. 1, 1968 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.328 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 317 of 1968 - Contracts of Public Servants With Public Entities (15.321 - 15.330)|Section 15.328 - Other Laws Superseded; Local Ordinances.

15.328 Other laws superseded; local ordinances. Sec. 8.  It is the intention that this act shall constitute the sole law in this state and shall supersede all other acts in respect to conflicts of interest relative to public contracts, involving public servants other than members of the legislature and state officers, including but not limited to section 30 of 1851 PA 156, MCL 46.30. This act does not prohibit a unit of local government from adopting an ordinance or enforcing an existing ordinance relating to conflict of interest in subjects other than public contracts involving public servants. History: 1968, Act 317, Eff. Sept. 1, 1968 ;-- Am. 1997, Act 145, Eff. Mar. 2, 1998 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.329 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 317 of 1968 - Contracts of Public Servants With Public Entities (15.321 - 15.330)|Section 15.329 - Repeal.

15.329 Repeal.Sec. 9.  The following acts and parts of acts are repealed:   Year of act Public Act No. Section numbers Compiled Law sections (1948)   1895 3 6 of chapter 5 65.6   1895 215 16 of chapter 8 88.16   1931 328 122 750.122   1955 269 969 340.969   1966 317 15.161 to 15.172    History: 1968, Act 317, Eff. Sept. 1, 1968 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.330 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 317 of 1968 - Contracts of Public Servants With Public Entities (15.321 - 15.330)|Section 15.330 - Effective Date.

15.330 Effective date. Sec. 10.  This act shall take effect September 1, 1968. History: 1968, Act 317, Eff. Sept. 1, 1968 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.341 (2021)
2021 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)|Section 15.341 - Definitions.

15.341 Definitions. Sec. 1.  As used in this act:   (a) "Board" means the board of ethics.  (b) "Employee" means an employee, classified or unclassified, of the executive branch of this state. For the purpose of section 2b, employee shall include an employee of this state or a political subdivision of this state.  (c) "Public officer" means a person appointed by the governor or another executive department official. For the purpose of section 2b, public officer shall include an elected or appointed official of this state or a political subdivision of this state.  (d) "Unethical conduct" means a violation of the standards in section 2. History: 1973, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 481, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.342b (2021)
2021 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)|Section 15.342b - Report of Violation; Applicability of Sanctions; Civil Fine.

15.342b Report of violation; applicability of sanctions; civil fine. Sec. 2b.  (1) A public officer or employee who has knowledge that another public officer or employee has violated section 2 may report the existence of the violation to a supervisor, person, agency, or organization. A public officer or employee who reports or is about to report a violation of section 2 shall not be subject to any of the following sanctions because they reported or were about to report a violation of section 2.   (a) Dismissal from employment or office.  (b) Withholding of salary increases that are ordinarily forthcoming to the employee.  (c) Withholding of promotions that are ordinarily forthcoming to the employee.  (d) Demotion in employment status.  (e) Transfer of employment location.  (2) Whenever a public officer or employee who has reported or who intends to report a violation of section 2 may be subject to any of the sanctions under this section for reasons other than the public officer's or employee's actions in reporting or intending to report a violation of section 2, the appointing or supervisory authority before the imposition of a sanction shall establish by a preponderance of evidence that the sanction to be imposed is not imposed because the public officer or employee reported or intended to report a violation of section 2.   (3) A person who violates this section is liable for a civil fine of not more than $500.00.   (4) A civil fine recovered under this section shall be submitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund of this state. History: Add. 1978, Act 352, Imd. Eff. July 12, 1978 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 481, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.342c (2021)
2021 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)|Section 15.342c - Civil Action; Commencement of Action; “Damages” Defined.

15.342c Civil action; commencement of action; “damages” defined. Sec. 2c.  (1) A person who alleges a violation of section 2b may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, or actual damages, or both within 90 days after the occurrence of the alleged violation of this act.  (2) An action commenced pursuant to subsection (1) may be brought in the circuit court for the county where the alleged violation occurred, the county where the complainant resides, or the county where the person against whom the civil complaint is filed resides.  (3) As used in subsection (1), "damages" means damages for injury or loss caused by each violation of section 2b, including reasonable attorney fees. History: Add. 1980, Act 481, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
MI Comp L § 15.342d (2021)
2021 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)|Section 15.342d - Court Order; Costs.

15.342d Court order; costs. Sec. 2d.  A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought pursuant to section 2b, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement of the employee, the payment of back wages, full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights, actual damages, or any combination of these remedies. A court may also award the complainant all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees and witness fees, if the court determines that the award is appropriate. History: Add. 1980, Act 481, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
MI Comp L § 15.342e (2021)
2021 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)|Section 15.342e - Posting Notices of Protections and Obligations.

15.342e Posting notices of protections and obligations. Sec. 2e.  An employer shall post notices and use other appropriate means to keep his or her employees informed of their protections and obligations under this act.  History: Add. 1980, Act 481, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
MI Comp L § 15.343 (2021)
2021 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)|Section 15.343 - Board of Ethics; Creation; Function.

15.343 Board of ethics; creation; function. Sec. 3.  (1) There is hereby created within the executive office of the governor a board of ethics.  (2) The function of the board shall be advisory and investigatory and the board is not empowered to take direct action against any person or agency. History: 1973, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.344 (2021)
2021 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)|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.

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.  Sec. 4.  (1) The board of ethics shall consist of 7 members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, 1 of whom shall be designated as chairman and all of whom shall be residents of the state and not associated with public employment. Not more than 4 members of the board shall be members of the same political party. Initial appointments shall be made for terms commencing 30 days after the effective date of this act. Of those first appointed 2 shall serve for 1 year, 2 shall serve for 2 years, and 3 shall serve for 3 years. For the 1 year, 2 year and 3 year terms, at least 1 member for each such term shall be of the same political party. In the event of a vacancy, the governor shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. Subsequent to the initial appointments, members shall be appointed for terms of 4 years.   (2) The attorney general and the state personnel director shall serve ex officio without the right to vote.  (3) Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of 4 members shall be necessary for any action. Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. With the consent of the civil service commission, the state personnel director shall designate an employee of the department of civil service, acceptable to the board, to act as executive secretary of the board and shall provide clerical or administrative assistance from the department of civil service as the board may, from time to time, request. History: 1973, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.345 (2021)
2021 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)|Section 15.345 - Board of Ethics; Powers and Duties.

15.345 Board of ethics; powers and duties. Sec. 5.  (1) The board shall:  (a) Receive complaints concerning alleged unethical conduct by a public officer or employee from any person or entity, inquire into the circumstances surrounding the alleged unethical conduct, and make recommendations concerning individual cases to the appointing authority with supervisory responsibility for the person whose activities have been investigated. All departments of state government shall cooperate with the board of ethics in the conduct of its investigations.   (b) Initiate investigations of practices that could affect ethical conduct of a public officer or employee.  (c) Hold public hearings.  (d) Administer oaths and receive sworn testimony.  (e) Issue and publish advisory opinions upon request from a public officer or employee or their appointing or supervisory authority relating to matters affecting ethical conduct of a public officer or employee.  (2) In the issuance of investigative reports and recommendations and advisory opinions, the board shall be advised as to legal matters by the attorney general.  (3) When a recommendation to an appointing authority is made by the board which affects a classified employee, the appointing authority shall initiate appropriate proceedings in accordance with such recommendation and pursuant to the rules of the civil service commission.  (4) When a recommendation to an appointing authority is made by the board concerning an unclassified employee or appointee, the appointing authority shall take appropriate disciplinary action which may include dismissal. History: 1973, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.346 (2021)
2021 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)|Section 15.346 - Rules.

15.346 Rules. Sec. 6.  The board may promulgate rules governing its own procedures pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. For a period of 1 year following the effective date of this act the board shall have full authority to exercise all of its functions in accordance with temporary rules of procedure promulgated by the board. Both the temporary and permanent rules of the board shall provide that:  (a) The board may request the attendance of any witness whose testimony, in the judgment of the board, will aid in the conduct of its investigations.  (b) A person appearing before the board shall submit either sworn or unsworn testimony as the board may decide and may at all times be represented and accompanied by counsel.  (c) A record of testimony taken before the board or a hearing officer designated by it shall be made in the manner prescribed by the board.  (d) The board may, when it appears necessary for the protection of individual rights, hold its meetings and hearings in private. All other meetings and hearings shall be open to the public. History: 1973, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.Admin Rule: R 15.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 15.347 (2021)
2021 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)|Section 15.347 - Appropriation.

15.347 Appropriation. Sec. 7.  There is appropriated from the general fund of the state an amount necessary to implement this act but not to exceed $10,000.00 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974.  History: 1973, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.
MI Comp L § 15.348 (2021)
2021 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)|Section 15.348 - Other Acts Not Superseded; Interpretation and Administration of Act.

15.348 Other acts not superseded; interpretation and administration of act. Sec. 8.  The provisions of this act shall not supersede the provisions of any other acts heretofore or hereinafter enacted and shall be interpreted and administered to the extent not inconsistent with other acts. History: 1973, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Jan. 8, 1974 Compiler's Notes: Section 191 of Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 repealed MCL 4.401 to 4.410, 168.901 to 168.929, 15.321 to 15.330, 15.301 to 15.310, and 15.341 to 15.348. The Michigan Supreme Court, however, in Advisory Opinion on Constitutionality of 1975 PA 227, 396 Mich. 123, 240 N.W.2d 193 (1976), held Act 227 of the Public Acts of 1975 unconstitutional for being in violation of Mich. Const., Art. 4, § 24.