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MI Comp L § 247.803 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.803 - State Transportation Commission; Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancies; Bond.

247.803 State transportation commission; appointment and terms of members; vacancies; bond. Sec. 3.  The governor with the advice and consent of the senate shall appoint the first members of the commission for terms of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, commencing on July 1, 1964. Except for terms commenced before the effective date of section 6a, the term of office of a member of the commission shall be for 3 years. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired terms. Each member shall give to the people of the state a bond in the penal sum of $25,000.00, with sureties approved by the state treasurer, conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of his or her office, the premium to be paid from the state transportation fund. History: 1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
MI Comp L § 247.804 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.804 - State Transportation Commission; Officers; Quorum; Transaction of Business.

247.804 State transportation commission; officers; quorum; transaction of business. Sec. 4.  The governor shall appoint 1 of the members of the commission as chairperson to serve at the pleasure of the governor. Each year by a majority vote of the members elected to and serving on the commission, the commission shall elect 1 of its members as vice-chairperson and other officers as it considers advisable. In addition to the powers granted the vice-chairperson by commission bylaws, the vice-chairperson shall act as chairperson when the office of chairperson is vacant or the chairperson is absent or unable to serve. Four members of the commission constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of a majority of those members elected to and serving is necessary for the transaction of business. History: 1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 65, Imd. Eff. July 25, 1979
MI Comp L § 247.805 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.805 - Director; Appointment, Qualifications, and Term; Deputy Director.

247.805 Director; appointment, qualifications, and term; deputy director. Sec. 5.  (1) The governor shall appoint the director with the advice and consent of the senate.  (2) The director shall possess proven executive and administrative abilities, preferably in the field of public or private transportation or public administration.  (3) If the director is not a licensed professional engineer, the director shall designate a deputy director of the department who shall be a licensed professional engineer who shall be responsible to the director for the engineering content of policies and programs.  (4) The director shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. History: 1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 65, Imd. Eff. July 25, 1979 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 235, Eff. Jan. 1, 1983
MI Comp L § 247.805a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.805a - Bureau of Urban and Public Transportation; Chief Administrative Officer; Deputy Director of State Transportation Department.

247.805a Bureau of urban and public transportation; chief administrative officer; deputy director of state transportation department. Sec. 5a.  The chief administrative officer of the bureau of urban and public transportation of the state transportation department shall be appointed by the governor, shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, and shall serve as a deputy director of the department. The appointment made pursuant to this section shall be made with the advice and consent of the senate. History: Add. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 65, Imd. Eff. July 25, 1979
MI Comp L § 247.806 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.806 - State Highway Commission; Transitional Powers.

247.806 State highway commission; transitional powers. Sec. 6.  Before assuming the powers and duties of the present state highway commissioner the commission shall meet at least monthly at the call of the state highway commissioner and shall have the following powers and duties:  (a) To consult with the state highway commissioner and serve as members of the advisory board created by section 2a of chapter 5 of Act No. 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, being section 225.2a of the Compiled Laws of 1948, the membership of which board is hereby increased to 9.  (b) To request information from the state highway commissioner concerning highway matters.  (c) To assist in the preparation of budget requests for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1965.  (d) To designate the director whose employment will not begin until the commission assumes the powers and duties of the present state highway commissioner. History: 1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964
MI Comp L § 247.806a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.806a - Powers of Director.

247.806a Powers of director. Sec. 6a.  The director may do the following:  (a) Organize the department and its work, supervise the work of the employees of the department, create, merge, and abolish organizational divisions within the department, and transfer or merge functions among those divisions in the interest of economy and efficiency.  (b) Employ personnel necessary to carry out the duties of the director and the responsibilities of the department subject to laws governing state employment.  (c) Delegate to any employee of the department, subject to the approval of the commission, any powers vested in the director or delegated to the director by the commission.  (d) Establish a program of current and long-range planning for the transportation systems under the department's jurisdiction.  (e) Direct the preparation of budget requests, expenditures, programs and periodical allotments.  (f) Purchase materials, supplies and equipment as necessary and proper to carry out the duties of the department as provided by law governing state purchasing.  (g) Dispose of obsolete equipment, surplus supplies and material that cannot be used by the department as provided by law governing the disposal.  (h) Do anything necessary and proper to comply fully with the provisions of present or future federal aid acts.  (i) Do anything necessary and proper to carry out the duties imposed upon the department by the constitution and other duties as may be imposed by law. History: Add. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
MI Comp L § 247.806b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.806b - Film Production Located in State; Authorization by Director or Commission to Use Property; Exception; Cooperation With Michigan Film Office; Definitions.

247.806b Film production located in state; authorization by director or commission to use property; exception; cooperation with Michigan film office; definitions.Sec. 6b.  (1) The director or the commission may authorize a person engaged in the production of a film in this state to use without charge property owned by or under the control of the commission for the purpose of producing a film under terms and conditions established by the director or commission. The economic and other benefits to this state of film production located in this state shall be deemed to be the value received by this state in exchange for the use of property under this section.  (2) The director or the commission shall not authorize the use of property owned by or under the control of the commission for the production of a film that includes obscene matter or an obscene performance or for a production for which records are required to be maintained with respect to any performer under 18 USC 2257.  (3) The department and the commission shall cooperate with the Michigan film office in providing the office with information about potential film locations owned by or under the control of the commission and the use of property owned by or under the control of the commission.  (4) As used in this section:  (a) "Film" means single media or multimedia entertainment content for distribution or exhibition to the general public by any means and media in any digital media format, film, or videotape, including, but not limited to, a motion picture, a documentary, a television series, a television miniseries, a television special, interstitial television programming, long-form television, interactive television, music videos, interactive games, video games, commercials, internet programming, an internet video, a sound recording, a video, digital animation, or an interactive website.  (b) "Michigan film office" means the office created under chapter 2A of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2029 to 125.2029g.  (c) "Obscene matter or an obscene performance" means matter described in 1984 PA 343, MCL 752.361 to 752.374. History: Add. 2008, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 8, 2008
MI Comp L § 247.807 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.807 - Powers and Duties of Commission.

247.807 Powers and duties of commission. Sec. 7.  (1) The commission's powers and duties shall include:  (a) The awarding of all contracts for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of the highways and transportation facilities under its jurisdiction, as provided by law.  (b) The establishment of transportation policies for the guidance and direction of the director.  (2) The commission may do the following:  (a) Delegate to any member of the commission, the director, or any subordinate, any powers, other than the power to establish policy, vested in the commission as it considers necessary and proper; and permit the director to delegate any powers delegated to him or her by the commission.  (b) Acquire, own, and hold real and personal property in the name of the state or the commission and sell, lease or otherwise dispose of, or encumber, the same in connection with, and in furtherance of, its duties and the purposes of this act.  (c) Do anything necessary and proper to carry out the duties imposed upon it by the constitution and such other duties as may be imposed by law. History: 1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 148, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
MI Comp L § 247.808 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.808 - Adoption of Bylaws by Commission.

247.808 Adoption of bylaws by commission. Sec. 8.  The commission by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members may adopt bylaws pertaining to the following:  (a) Any aspect of the commission's organization and internal management not otherwise prescribed by law.  (b) The administration of oaths.  (c) The posting of bond by the director or a subordinate in the amount the commission determines to be reasonable and proper, the premium to be paid from the state transportation fund. History: 1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
MI Comp L § 247.809 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.809 - Rules; Violation as Misdemeanor.

247.809 Rules; violation as misdemeanor. Sec. 9.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the commission shall by an affirmative vote of 4 members promulgate rules to implement its powers and duties under this act, pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (2) The department, subject to the policies of the state transportation commission, shall promulgate rules to implement its powers and duties under this act permitting and regulating the operation, maintenance, and use of rest areas, travel information centers, roadside parks, and other state owned motorist service areas along state trunk line highways pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended. The rules promulgated under this subsection may apply to all state owned motorist service areas or only to specific state owned motorist service areas.  (3) The department shall not promulgate a rule under subsection (2) which rule applies only to a specific state owned motorist service area until the department gives notification to the county board of commissioners of the county or counties in which the specific state owned motorist service area to be covered by the rule is located and allows 30 days for that county or counties to respond.  (4) A person who violates any of the rules promulgated under this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 173, Imd. Eff. June 23, 1980 ;-- Am. 1984, Act 398, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1984 Admin Rule: R 247.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 247.809a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.809a - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice.

247.809a Conducting business at public meeting; notice. Sec. 9a.  The business which the commission may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the commission held in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended. History: Add. 1979, Act 201, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 1980
MI Comp L § 247.810 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.810 - State Highway Commission; Issuance and Execution of Documents and Instruments.

247.810 State highway commission; issuance and execution of documents and instruments. Sec. 10.  Documents and instruments of any kind authorized to be issued or executed by the commission shall be issued or executed in the name of the "Michigan state highway commission" by the chairman of the commission, or to the extent expressly authorized by bylaw or resolution, by the vice chairman, other member, director, or other subordinate. Documents or instruments which convey interests or rights in land shall be executed by the chairman or vice chairman and the director or a deputy director designated by the commission. History: 1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965
MI Comp L § 247.811 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.811 - State Highway Commission; Compensation, Expenses, Meetings, Offices.

247.811 State highway commission; compensation, expenses, meetings, offices. Sec. 11.  The members of the commission and the director shall receive, in addition to compensation that may be appropriated, all reasonable and necessary expenses while performing their duties. The members of the commission are not required to devote their full time to their duties, but shall participate in all activities necessary to perform their duties and functions. Except as provided in section 6, commission meetings shall be called by the chairman or as prescribed by the commission. The main office of the commission shall be located in Lansing, but the commission may meet anywhere in the state. History: 1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964
MI Comp L § 247.812 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.812 - State Highway Commission; Conflict of Interest.

247.812 State highway commission; conflict of interest. Sec. 12.  Neither a member of the commission, the director, nor any officer of the department shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contract with the state or any political subdivision thereof which shall cause a substantial conflict of interest. History: 1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964
MI Comp L § 247.813 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.813 - State Highway Commission; Records of Acts, Proceedings, and Transactions.

247.813 State highway commission; records of acts, proceedings, and transactions.Sec. 13.  The commission shall keep accurate records of all its acts and proceedings and a complete account of all financial transactions of the department in accordance with the accounting laws of this state. History: 1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 296, Eff. Sept. 27, 2018
MI Comp L § 247.813a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.813a - Availability of Writings to Public.

247.813a Availability of writings to public. Sec. 13a.  A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the department or the commission in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: Add. 1979, Act 201, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 1980
MI Comp L § 247.814 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.814 - Replacement of State Highway Commissioner on Boards, Commissions, Authorities, and Agencies.

247.814 Replacement of state highway commissioner on boards, commissions, authorities, and agencies. Sec. 14.  The director or other person designated by the director shall replace the state highway commissioner on all boards, commissions, authorities, and agencies on which the commissioner holds membership by virtue of that office. History: 1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
MI Comp L § 247.815 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.815 - Repeal.

247.815 Repeal. Sec. 15.  Sections 2 and 2a of chapter 5 of Act No. 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, as amended, being sections 225.2 and 225.2a of the Compiled Laws of 1948, are repealed. History: 1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965
MI Comp L § 247.816 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 286 of 1964 - State Transportation Commission (247.801 - 247.816)|Section 247.816 - Effective Date of Certain Sections.

247.816 Effective date of certain sections. Sec. 16.  Sections 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 and 15 of this act shall take effect on July 1, 1965, or when the present state highway commissioner no longer holds his office, whichever occurs first. History: 1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964
MI Comp L § 247.823 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|E.R.O. No. 1982-3 - Executive Reorganization Order (247.823 - 247.823)|Section 247.823 - Transfer of Authority From Public Service Commission to Department of Transportation.

247.823 Transfer of authority from public service commission to department of transportation.  WHEREAS, for purposes of centralization of railroad functions and coordination of administration of railroad transportation in Michigan, by authority vested in the Governor in Article V, Section 2, of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, certain regulatory powers, authority, functions, duties, responsibilities and records and staff of the Public Service Commission were transferred effective January 1, 1976, to the Michigan Department of State Highways and Transportation; and  WHEREAS, that transfer was made by Executive Order 1975-10; and  WHEREAS, pursuant to Acts 483 and 484, of the Public Acts of 1978, the Department of State Highways and Transportation has been reorganized as the Department of Transportation; and  WHEREAS, clarification of the Department of Transportation's regulatory authority over railroad transportation is desirable,  NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN, Governor of the State of Michigan, pursuant to Article V, Section 2 of the Michigan Constitution, hereby order the following:  1. The statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Public Service Commission for the regulation of common carrier railroad under the following statutory provisions are hereby transferred to the Department of Transportation:  - Sections 1 and 2 of Act 94 of the Public Acts of 1923, as amended, being Sections 460.351 and 460.352 of the Compiled Laws of 1970;  - Sections 1 through 49 of Article II. of Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1873, as amended, being Sections 464.1 through 464.49 of the Compiled Laws of 1970;  - Sections 1 through 25 of Article IV. of Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1873, as amended, being Sections 466.1 through 466.25 of the Compiled Laws of 1970;  - Sections 1 through 36 of Article V. of Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1873, as amended, being Sections 467.1 through 467.36 of the Compiled Laws of 1970;  - Section 35 of Act 35 of the Public Acts of 1867, as amended, being Section 472.35 of the Compiled Laws of 1970;  - Sections 1 and 2 of Act 137 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, being Sections 467.301 and 467.302 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.  2. It is the intent of this Order that the authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities covered by this Order be transferred consistent with the intent expressed in Executive Order 1975-10.  In fulfillment of the requirements of Article V, Section 2, of the Michigan Constitution, the provisions of this Executive Order shall become effective August 16, 1982. History: 1982, E.R.O. No. 1982-3, Eff. Aug. 16, 1982 Compiler's Notes: This section was promulgated June 7, 1982, as Executive Order No. 1982-7 and became effective August 16, 1982.
MI Comp L § 247.841 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 213 of 1967 - Benefits Under Federal Highway Safety Act (247.841 - 247.841)|Section 247.841 - Governor's Cooperation to Obtain Benefits Granted in Federal Highway Safety Act; Acceptance and Use of Federal Funds.

247.841 Governor's cooperation to obtain benefits granted in federal highway safety act; acceptance and use of federal funds. Sec. 1.  The governor shall have the responsibility but not the obligation to assure the full benefits available to this state under the federal highway safety act of 1966, and in so doing, cooperate with federal and other state agencies to effectuate the purposes of that act. The governor shall be responsible for the highway safety programs of this state: Provided, That the acceptance and use of federal funds commits no state funds and places no obligation upon the legislature to continue the purposes for which the funds are made available. History: 1967, Act 213, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1967
MI Comp L § 247.851 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 247 - Highways|Act 296 of 1969 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways (247.851 - 247.861)|Section 247.851 - Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Highways; Definitions.

247.851 Transfer of jurisdiction over highways; definitions. Sec. 1.  As used in this act:  (a) "Highway authority" means the state highway commission, a board of county road commissioners or the governing body of a city or village.  (b) "Highway" means a highway, road or street.  (c) "Board" means the highway jurisdiction determination board. History: 1969, Act 296, Eff. Mar. 20, 1970