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MI Comp L § 86.10 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VI - Chapter VI Elections. (86.1...86.16)|Section 86.10 - Elections; Manner Conducted.

86.10 Elections; manner conducted. Sec. 10.  All elections held under the provisions of this act, shall be conducted, as nearly as may be, in the manner provided by law for holding general elections in the state, except as herein otherwise provided; and the inspectors of such elections shall have the same powers and authority for the preservation of order, and for enforcing obedience to their lawful commands during the time of holding the election and the canvass of the votes, as are conferred by law upon inspectors of general elections held in this state. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3016 ;-- CL 1915, 2932 ;-- CL 1929, 1856 ;-- CL 1948, 86.10
MI Comp L § 86.11 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VI - Chapter VI Elections. (86.1...86.16)|Section 86.11 - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties.

86.11 Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 applicable to petitions; penalties. Sec. 11.  A petition under section 3 of chapter I, section 40 of chapter VII, section 11 or 13 of chapter XXVIII, or section 1 of chapter XXXIII, including the circulation and signing of the petition, is subject to section 488 of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.488. A person who violates a provision of the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992, applicable to a petition described in this section is subject to the penalties prescribed for that violation in the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992. History: Add. 1998, Act 149, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 86.11, which pertained to appointments and duties of election commissioners, was repealed by Act 345 of 1974, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974.
MI Comp L § 86.12 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VI - Chapter VI Elections. (86.1...86.16)|Section 86.12 - Vote by Ballot.

86.12 Vote by ballot. Sec. 12.  The electors shall vote by ballot. Such ballot shall be prepared and furnished by the board of election commissioners as provided by the general election laws of the state, and shall contain the names of all officers to be voted for, and all questions or propositions submitted to be voted upon, and all matters touching the form and contents of the ballot and the casting and canvassing of the same, and all other matters touching elections shall be governed by the general election laws of the state, when not inconsistent with the provisions of this act. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3018 ;-- CL 1915, 2934 ;-- CL 1929, 1858 ;-- CL 1948, 86.12
MI Comp L § 86.13, 86.14 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VI - Chapter VI Elections. (86.1...86.16)|Section 86.13, 86.14 - Repealed. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974.

86.13, 86.14 Repealed. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to certificates showing result of election and to persons deemed duly elected.
MI Comp L § 86.15 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VI - Chapter VI Elections. (86.1...86.16)|Section 86.15 - Notification of Election or Appointment.

86.15 Notification of election or appointment. Sec. 15.  The city clerk, within 5 days after the meeting and determination of the board of canvassers, shall notify each person elected, in writing, of his election; and he shall also, within 5 days after the appointment of any person to any office in like manner notify such person of such appointment. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3021 ;-- CL 1915, 2937 ;-- CL 1929, 1861 ;-- CL 1948, 86.15 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 345, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1974
MI Comp L § 86.16 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VI - Chapter VI Elections. (86.1...86.16)|Section 86.16 - Oath of Office or Bond; Failure to File; Notice by Clerk.

86.16 Oath of office or bond; failure to file; notice by clerk. Sec. 16.  Within 1 week after the expiration of the time in which any official bond or oath of office is required to be filed, the city clerk shall report, in writing, to the council, the names of the persons elected or appointed to any office, who shall have neglected to file such oath and requisite bond or security for the performance of the duties of the office. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3022 ;-- CL 1915, 2938 ;-- CL 1929, 1862 ;-- CL 1948, 86.16
MI Comp L § 88.1 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.1 - City Council; Members.

88.1 City council; members. Sec. 1.  The legislative authority of cities incorporated under this act shall be vested in a council consisting of the mayor, two aldermen elected from each ward and the city clerk. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3062 ;-- CL 1915, 2978 ;-- CL 1929, 1902 ;-- CL 1948, 88.1
MI Comp L § 88.2 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.2 - Mayor to Be President.

88.2 Mayor to be president. Sec. 2.  The mayor shall be president of the council, and preside at the meetings thereof, but shall have no vote therein, except in case of a tie, when he shall have the casting vote. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3063 ;-- CL 1915, 2979 ;-- CL 1929, 1903 ;-- CL 1948, 88.2
MI Comp L § 88.3 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.3 - President Pro Tempore; Powers, Duties.

88.3 President pro tempore; powers, duties. Sec. 3.  On the first Monday in May in each year, the council shall appoint 1 of their number president pro tempore of the council, who, in the absence of the president, shall preside at the meetings thereof, and exercise the powers and duties of president. He shall have a vote upon all questions, but he shall have no casting vote in case of a tie. In the absence of the president and president pro tem, the council shall appoint 1 of their number to preside and for the time being he shall exercise the powers and duties of the president. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3064 ;-- CL 1915, 2980 ;-- CL 1929, 1904 ;-- CL 1948, 88.3
MI Comp L § 88.4 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.4 - Clerks; Duties.

88.4 Clerks; duties. Sec. 4.  The city clerk shall be clerk of the council, but shall have no vote therein. He shall keep a full record of all the proceedings of the council, and perform such other duties relating to his office as the council may direct. In the absence of the clerk or his deputy the council shall appoint 1 of their number to perform the duties of clerk for the time being. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3065 ;-- CL 1915, 2981 ;-- CL 1929, 1905 ;-- CL 1948, 88.4
MI Comp L § 88.5 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.5 - Aldermen; Required Attendance; Loss of Vote, Interest.

88.5 Aldermen; required attendance; loss of vote, interest. Sec. 5.  Each alderman shall be required to attend all sessions of the council, and serve upon committees when appointed thereon. No alderman shall vote on any question in which he shall have a direct personal interest, but on all other questions he shall vote unless excused therefrom by a vote of 2/3 of the aldermen elect. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3066 ;-- CL 1915, 2982 ;-- CL 1929, 1906 ;-- CL 1948, 88.5
MI Comp L § 88.6 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.6 - Election Returns; Qualification of Membership; Meetings, Notice.

88.6 Election returns; qualification of membership; meetings, notice. Sec. 6.  The council shall be judge of the election returns and qualifications of its own members. It shall hold regular stated meetings for the transaction of business, at such times and places within the city as it shall prescribe, not less than 2 of which shall be held in each month. The mayor or any 3 members of the council may call special meetings thereof, notice of which, in writing, shall be given to each alderman, or be left at his place of residence at least 6 hours before the meeting. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3067 ;-- CL 1915, 2983 ;-- CL 1929, 1907 ;-- CL 1948, 88.6
MI Comp L § 88.7 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.7 - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Quorum; Adjournment; Pending Business; Compelling Attendance of Absent Members; Concurring Vote Required for Certain Actions; Reconsidering or Rescinding Vote at Special Meeting; Appropriation of Money; Passing or Adopting Resolution.

88.7 Conducting business at public meeting; notice; quorum; adjournment; pending business; compelling attendance of absent members; concurring vote required for certain actions; reconsidering or rescinding vote at special meeting; appropriation of money; passing or adopting resolution. Sec. 7.  (1) The business which the council may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the council held in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, 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.  (2) A majority of the aldermen shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A number less than a majority may adjourn a meeting, and all pending business noticed or set down for hearing at that meeting shall be taken up and heard at the next meeting.  (3) Members present may compel the attendance of absent members in the manner as prescribed by rule or ordinance. An office shall not be created or abolished; nor a tax or assessment imposed; a street, alley, or public ground vacated; real estate or interest in real estate purchased, leased, sold, or disposed of; or private property taken for public use, unless by a concurring yea and nay vote of 2/3 of all the aldermen elected to office. A vote of the council shall not be reconsidered or rescinded at a special meeting, unless there are present as many aldermen as were present when that vote was taken.  (4) Money shall not be appropriated except by ordinance or resolution of the council. A resolution shall not be passed or adopted except by the vote of a majority of all the aldermen elected to office, except as prescribed in this act. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3068 ;-- CL 1915, 2984 ;-- CL 1929, 1908 ;-- CL 1948, 88.7 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 222, Imd. Eff. June 13, 1978
MI Comp L § 88.8 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.8 - Rules for Council Proceedings; Record or Journal of Proceedings; Availability of Writings to Public; Taking Votes; Entering Votes on Journal; Publication of Record and Votes.

88.8 Rules for council proceedings; record or journal of proceedings; availability of writings to public; taking votes; entering votes on journal; publication of record and votes. Sec. 8.  (1) The council shall prescribe rules for council proceedings, and keep a record or journal of the proceedings. A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the council 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, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  (2) Votes shall be taken by yeas and nays when required by 1 or more members and the votes shall be entered upon the journal indicating the names of those voting in the affirmative and those in the negative. Within 10 days after a meeting of the council, the record of the proceeding, and votes taken at the proceeding shall be published in a newspaper of the city. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3069 ;-- CL 1915, 2985 ;-- CL 1929, 1909 ;-- CL 1948, 88.8 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 222, Imd. Eff. June 13, 1978
MI Comp L § 88.9 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.9 - Compelling Attendance at Meetings; Fines for Nonattendance; Sanctions for Disorderly Conduct; Ordinance.

88.9 Compelling attendance at meetings; fines for nonattendance; sanctions for disorderly conduct; ordinance. Sec. 9.  The council, by ordinance, may compel the attendance of council members and other officers of the city at its meetings, may enforce fines for nonattendance of a member or officer, and may prescribe sanctions for any misbehavior or contemptuous or disorderly conduct by a member or a person present at a session of the council. The ordinance shall not conflict, as written or applied, with section 3 of the open meetings act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being section 15.263 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3070 ;-- CL 1915, 2986 ;-- CL 1929, 1910 ;-- CL 1948, 88.9 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 222, Imd. Eff. June 13, 1978 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 19, Eff. May 1, 1994
MI Comp L § 88.10 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.10 - City Officers; Attendance at Meetings; Public Attendance and Participation Not Prohibited.

88.10 City officers; attendance at meetings; public attendance and participation not prohibited. Sec. 10.  (1) The attorney, marshal, street commissioner, surveyor, and engineer of the fire department may take part in proceedings and deliberations of the council on subjects relating to their respective departments, subject to rules prescribed by the council, but without the right to vote. The officers may be required to attend the meetings of the council in the same manner as members.  (2) Subsection (1) shall not prohibit public attendance and participation at a meeting as prescribed under section 7. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3071 ;-- CL 1915, 2987 ;-- CL 1929, 1911 ;-- CL 1948, 88.10 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 222, Imd. Eff. June 13, 1978
MI Comp L § 88.11 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.11 - Powers of Council; Control of Finances, Property.

88.11 Powers of council; control of finances, property. Sec. 11.  The council shall have control of the finances and of all property of the city corporation, except as may be otherwise provided by law. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3072 ;-- CL 1915, 2988 ;-- CL 1929, 1912 ;-- CL 1948, 88.11
MI Comp L § 88.12 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.12 - Powers of Council; Ordinances, Enactment.

88.12 Powers of council; ordinances, enactment. Sec. 12.  Whenever by this act or any other provisions of law any power or authority is vested in, or duly imposed upon, the corporation or council, the council may enact such appropriate ordinances as may be necessary for the execution and exercise of such power and authority, and to regulate the performance of such duty. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3073 ;-- CL 1915, 2989 ;-- CL 1929, 1913 ;-- CL 1948, 88.12
MI Comp L § 88.13 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.13 - Powers of Council; Standing Committees; Appointment, Duties.

88.13 Powers of council; standing committees; appointment, duties. Sec. 13.  The council may provide for the appointment of standing committees of its members, who shall perform such duties, investigate, have charge of, and report upon such matters as may be properly referred to them.  Such committees shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of the council. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3074 ;-- CL 1915, 2990 ;-- CL 1929, 1914 ;-- CL 1948, 88.13
MI Comp L § 88.14 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.14 - Records, Books, Documents, or Papers; Location; Filing; Inspection; Defacement or Destruction; Violation; Penalty.

88.14 Records, books, documents, or papers; location; filing; inspection; defacement or destruction; violation; penalty. Sec. 14.  (1) The council shall cause the records of the corporation, records of the proceedings of the council, and all books, documents, reports, contracts, receipts, vouchers, and papers relating to the finances and affairs of the city, or to the official acts of an officer of the corporation, unless required by this act to be kept elsewhere, to be deposited and kept in the office of the city clerk. The records shall be arranged, filed, and kept to facilitate convenient access and inspection. These records, books, and papers shall be subject to inspection by any person in compliance with Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976.  (2) A person shall not secrete, injure, deface, alter, or destroy the books, records, documents, or papers described in subsection (1), or expose them to loss or destruction.  (3) A person who violates subsection (2) with intent to prevent the contents or true meaning or import of the records from being known, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or by a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or by both. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3075 ;-- CL 1915, 2991 ;-- CL 1929, 1915 ;-- CL 1948, 88.14 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 222, Imd. Eff. June 13, 1978
MI Comp L § 88.15 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.15 - Members; Compensation.

88.15 Members; compensation. Sec. 15.  No member of the council shall receive any compensation for his services, either as alderman, committeeman or otherwise, except as herein provided. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3076 ;-- CL 1915, 2992 ;-- CL 1929, 1916 ;-- CL 1948, 88.15
MI Comp L § 88.16 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.16 - Repealed. 1968, Act 317, Eff. Sept. 1, 1968.

88.16 Repealed. 1968, Act 317, Eff. Sept. 1, 1968. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section provided that city council members not be interested in contracts; penalty; exception.
MI Comp L § 88.17 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.17 - Removal From Office; Preferring Charges Against and Trying Officers.

88.17 Removal from office; preferring charges against and trying officers. Sec. 17.  A person appointed to office by the council under this act, may be removed from office by a vote of the majority of the aldermen elect. The council may remove from office an alderman by a concurring vote of 2/3 of all the aldermen elect. For elective officers other than aldermen, provisions shall be made by ordinance for preferring charges against and trying these officers. Removal of an elective officer other than an alderman shall not be made except by a 2/3 vote of all the aldermen elect and unless a charge in writing is preferred and an opportunity given to make a defense to the charge. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3078 ;-- CL 1915, 2994 ;-- CL 1929, 1918 ;-- CL 1948, 88.17 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 539, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1978
MI Comp L § 88.18 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.18 - Investigation of Charges or Other Matters; Procedure.

88.18 Investigation of charges or other matters; procedure. Sec. 18.  To enable the council to investigate charges against an officer, or other matters as they consider proper to investigate, the mayor, at the request of the council, may issue subpoenas or process by warrant, to compel the attendance of persons and the production of books and papers, before the council or a committee of the council. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3079 ;-- CL 1915, 2995 ;-- CL 1929, 1919 ;-- CL 1948, 88.18 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 539, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1978
MI Comp L § 88.19 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities|Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)|215-1895-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)|Section 88.19 - Witnesses; Summons, Oath.

88.19 Witnesses; summons, oath. Sec. 19.  Whenever the council, or any committee of the members thereof, are authorized to compel the attendance of witnesses for the investigation of matters which may come before them, the presiding officer of the council or chairman of such committee for the time being, shall have power to administer the necessary oaths. History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3080 ;-- CL 1915, 2996 ;-- CL 1929, 1920 ;-- CL 1948, 88.19