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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 189 of 1911 - Purchase of Reversionary Interests (46.91 - 46.91) › Section 46.91 - Purchasing Reversionary Interest in Real Estate Transferred to County; Payment; Expenditure Limitation; Exception.

46.91 Purchasing reversionary interest in real estate transferred to county; payment; expenditure limitation; exception.
Sec. 1.
The county board of commissioners in each county is empowered by majority vote of all the members-elect, at any regular, adjourned, or special session of said board, to purchase for their respective counties, the reversionary interest in and to any and all real estate which may have been transferred to said county by deed, dedication or otherwise for public purposes, and to provide for the payment for the same as for other current and necessary expense. Not more than $5,000.00 dollars shall be expended for the purposes of this section, unless authorized by a majority of the electors of such county voting therefor at a general election or at a special election called therefor.
History:
1911, Act 189, Eff. Aug. 1, 1911 ;-- CL 1915, 2325 ;-- CL 1929, 1162 ;-- CL 1948, 46.91 ;-- Am. 1983, Act 5, Imd. Eff. Mar. 7, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 12 of 1921 (1st Ex. Sess.) - Fair Property Held in Trust; Mortgage (46.121 - 46.121) › Section 46.121 - Fair Property Held in Trust; Mortgage by Board of Supervisors.

46.121 Fair property held in trust; mortgage by board of supervisors.
Sec. 1.
The board of supervisors of any county holding in trust the property of any agricultural society organized under any law of this state for the purpose of the holding and maintaining of agricultural, industrial and mechanical fairs, is hereby authorized and empowered in conjunction with said society to execute and deliver a mortgage on all or any of the real property of said society for the purpose of securing the payment of the obligations of such society contracted for or arising from the maintenance of such fair. The terms and conditions of such mortgage shall be subject to the discretion of such board of supervisors.
History:
1921, 1st Ex. Sess., Act 12, Imd. Eff. June 15, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 1168 ;-- CL 1948, 46.121
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 13 of 1927 - Fair Property Held in Trust; Purchase (46.131 - 46.131) › Section 46.131 - Fair Property Held in Trust; Purchase by Board of Supervisors.

46.131 Fair property held in trust; purchase by board of supervisors.
Sec. 1.
The board of supervisors of any county holding in trust the property of any agricultural society organized under any law of this state for the purpose of the holding and maintaining of agricultural, industrial and mechanical fairs, is hereby authorized and empowered to purchase and acquire, from such agricultural society, all the beneficial right, title and interest of such agricultural society, in and to any or all of the lands, or property, so held in trust by such county, and to thereafter have and hold said lands and property in fee simple and free from such trust.
History:
1927, Act 13, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 1169 ;-- CL 1948, 46.131
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 36 of 1917 - County-Owned Fairgrounds (46.141 - 46.141) › Section 46.141 - Fairgrounds; Appropriations by Board of Supervisors for Improvements.

46.141 Fairgrounds; appropriations by board of supervisors for improvements.
Sec. 1.
The board of supervisors in any county owning its own fair grounds is hereby authorized to make appropriations for the construction and maintenance of buildings, fences and driveways on said fair grounds.
History:
1917, Act 36, Eff. Aug. 10, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 1170 ;-- CL 1948, 46.141
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 11 of 1929 - County-Owned Fairgrounds (46.151 - 46.153) › Section 46.151 - Fair; Management and Control by Board of Supervisors.

46.151 Fair; management and control by board of supervisors.
Sec. 1.
In any county where the title to property occupied and used as an agricultural fair is in the county, the board of supervisors is hereby authorized to take over the management and control of said fair and operate the same under such rules and regulations as they may determine.
History:
1929, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 1171 ;-- CL 1948, 46.151
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 11 of 1929 - County-Owned Fairgrounds (46.151 - 46.153) › Section 46.152 - Fair Board; Appointment by Board of Supervisors.

46.152 Fair board; appointment by board of supervisors.
Sec. 2.
For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act, the said board is hereby authorized to appoint a committee of its members or other residents of the county, which shall be known as a fair board, and shall have control of the operation and management of the fair held in such county.
History:
1929, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 1172 ;-- CL 1948, 46.152
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 11 of 1929 - County-Owned Fairgrounds (46.151 - 46.153) › Section 46.153 - Fair; Rules and Regulations for Management and Control; Admission Charge, Tax Levy.

46.153 Fair; rules and regulations for management and control; admission charge, tax levy.
Sec. 3.
The said board of supervisors is hereby authorized to make such rules and regulations governing the control and management of said fair as in their judgment may be necessary and proper to properly carry out the purposes for which such fair is being held, and may provide what, if any, admission shall be charged, and may raise by tax not more than 1/10 of 1 mill on the assessment roll of said county for the purpose of paying the necessary expenses of said fair.
History:
1929, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 1173 ;-- CL 1948, 46.153
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.171a - County Public Improvements; Short Title.

46.171a County public improvements; short title.
Sec. 1a.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "County Public Improvement Act of 1939".
History:
Add. 1963, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Feb. 26, 1963
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.172 - County Public Improvements; Contracts With Governmental Units, Loans.

46.172 County public improvements; contracts with governmental units, loans.
Sec. 2.
Any county having determined to establish and provide any of the improvements, facilities and services authorized under the provisions of section 1 hereof, is further authorized to extend by laterals and connections, and to improve, repair, manage and/or operate any such improvements, facilities and service of and situated within any units of government by terms of agreements therefor to be entered into between such county and said units of government, and subject to the conditions hereinafter provided.
Such county may loan money to such units of government for said purposes and obtain repayment thereof by agreement therefor and subject to the conditions hereinafter provided.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 46.172 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 186, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1953
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.173 - County Agency; Designation; Powers and Duties.

46.173 County agency; designation; powers and duties.
Sec. 3.
Whenever the county board of commissioners of a county determines to establish and provide any of the improvements, facilities, or services hereinbefore authorized, it shall designate the "county agency" therefor which shall be the board of county road commissioners, the drain commissioner, or the board of public works of the county as may be determined by resolution of the county board of commissioners. Before commencing the improvements, facilities, or services, or entering into a contract with any other unit of government for supply or use of the improvements, facilities, and services, the county agency shall prepare or obtain from competent sources and file with the county board of commissioners, maps, plans, designs, specifications, and estimates of the proposed improvements or facilities. The county agency shall have supervision and control of the management and operation of all improvements, facilities, and services established pursuant to this act and further shall have the following duties and powers: To make and execute proposed alterations, changes, and extensions of the improvements, facilities, or services authorized herein; to locate, acquire, purchase, construct, alter, repair, maintain, and operate the improvements, facilities, and services authorized herein and enter into and execute contracts therefor; to obtain or prepare data for and determine rates, charges, and assessments to be imposed and collected for any improvements, facilities, and services authorized herein; to review and make adjustments of rates, charges, and assessments where the same are deemed excessive or inadequate; to engage consultants, assistants, attorneys, and employees; to act as the applicant, agents, or sponsor for the county in the borrowing or loaning of money, issuing of notes or bonds and receiving of any gift or grant of funds or property for the purposes authorized herein; to enter into and execute agreements with units of government, for the use of any such improvements, facilities, or services and the collection of rates, charges, and assessments; and to make all necessary rules governing the use and operation of such improvements, facilities, or services.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 353, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 46.173 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 186, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1953 ;-- Am. 1961, Act 213, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961 ;-- Am. 1973, Act 152, Imd. Eff. Nov. 28, 1973
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.174 - Establishment of Rates, Charges, or Assessments.

46.174 Establishment of rates, charges, or assessments.
Sec. 4.
When the county board of commissioners of a county has authorized and directed the establishment of any of the improvements, facilities, or services authorized by this act, the county agency shall establish just, equitable, and uniform rates, charges, or assessments to be paid to the county for the services rendered thereby. The complete and actual cost of improvements and financing thereof may be included in the amounts fixed for rates, charges, or assessments for services rendered by the county. Where the improvements or facilities are to be acquired, constructed, and financed pursuant to the provisions of sections 5a, 5b, and 5c, the rates, charges, or assessments for services rendered by the improvements or facilities shall be set and thereafter changed in the amount and manner provided by contract between the county and the unit or units of government.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 353, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 46.174 ;-- Am. 1952, Act 74, Eff. Sept. 18, 1952 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 186, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1953 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 46, Imd. Eff. Mar. 19, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.174a - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties.

46.174a Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 applicable to petitions; penalties.
Sec. 4a.
A petition under section 5b or 16, 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 202, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.176 - Board of Review; Designation by County Board of Commissioners; Hearing, Review, and Adjustment of Rates, Charges, and Assessments; Meetings, Time, and Place, Notice.

46.176 Board of review; designation by county board of commissioners; hearing, review, and adjustment of rates, charges, and assessments; meetings, time, and place, notice.
Sec. 6.
The county board of commissioners shall designate either a committee selected from its membership or the board of auditors, if a county has a board of auditors, to be constituted as a board of review for the purpose of hearing and reviewing rates, charges, or assessments. At the request of any unit of government, person, firm, or corporation charged for services rendered by any county acting under this act, and on sufficient cause being shown, or upon information presented to or obtained by the board of review of the respective county, the action of the county agency in fixing or adjusting charges or assessments must be reviewed and finally determined by the board of review. The charges or assessments must in all cases be sufficient to pay the operating expenses of the system and to meet sinking fund and interest requirements on bonds and to meet principal and interest payments on notes if any, and any other requirements under which the bonds or notes may be issued. The board of review shall adjust and correct rates, charges, or assessments in order that the rates, charges, or assessments are just and equitable. The board of review shall meet at the room of the county board of commissioners in the county building within 60 days of a written request to review rates, charges, or assessments. The board of review shall allow sufficient time for the hearing. Notice of hearings to be held by the board of review must be prepared by the board and posted at 2 public places in each municipality where rates, charges, or assessments are charged or assessed under this act at least 7 days before the scheduled hearing.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 353, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 46.176 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 186, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1953 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 569, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28. 2018
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.177 - Self-Liquidating Revenue Bonds.

46.177 Self-liquidating revenue bonds.
Sec. 7.
For the purpose of obtaining money for locating, acquiring, purchasing, establishing, constructing, extending, improving, or repairing any of the improvements, facilities, or services authorized by this act, the county may issue self-liquidating revenue bonds, and may issue refunding bonds for the payment or retirement of any such bonds previously issued by it for any such purposes, under the provisions of Act No. 94 of the Public Acts of 1933, as amended. As additional security for the payment of the bonds, any issuing county, by a majority vote of the members-elect of its county board of commissioners, may include as part of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds a pledge of its full faith and credit for payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds, and if such a pledge is made, then in event of the insufficiency of the revenues therefor, the county may pay the amount of the insufficiency from its general fund or levy taxes therefor without limitation as to rate or amount and in addition to any other taxes it may be authorized to levy but not in an amount a rate in excess of that necessary to make up the insufficiency.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 353, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 46.177 ;-- Am. 1949, Act 221, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 186, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1953 ;-- Am. 1961, Act 213, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961 ;-- Am. 1963, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Feb. 26, 1963 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 46, Imd. Eff. Mar. 19, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.178 - Administrative Expenses; Revolving Fund.

46.178 Administrative expenses; revolving fund.
Sec. 8.
The county board of commissioners of any county operating under the provisions of this act, may by a 2/3 vote of its members-elect appropriate and there shall be paid from its general funds such sums as are determined by the board to be necessary for administrative expenses incurred by the county agency in the performance of its duties and powers authorized by this act and for purposes of obtaining maps, plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates of proposed improvements or facilities. The county board of commissioners of a county operating under this act may by a 2/3 vote of its members-elect make appropriations from the general fund of such county to be segregated as a revolving fund which may be used to finance and pay for such improvements or facilities as are authorized herein to be disbursed and expended by the county agency.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 353, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 46.178 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 186, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1953 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 46, Imd. Eff. Mar. 19, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.179 - Advancements and Loans to Governmental Units; Conditions, Provision for Payment; Maximum.

46.179 Advancements and loans to governmental units; conditions, provision for payment; maximum.
Sec. 9.
In the event that the board of supervisors of any county having established any of the improvements or facilities authorized by this act determines that any city, village, township or township improvement district is in need of extensions, improvements or repairs to such improvements and facilities of and within such units of government, such board of supervisors by a two-thirds majority vote of its members elect is authorized to appropriate, advance and loan to and by agreement with such unit of government from the general funds of the county, such sums as are necessary to provide such extensions, improvements or repairs. The board of supervisors may, by resolution adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of its members elect, make such advance and loan on condition that the legislative body of the unit of government borrowing and receiving said sum shall enter into an agreement therefor and approve such advance and loan by a two-thirds vote of its members elect. Any sum to be borrowed for the benefit of a township improvement district shall be authorized by action of the township board in the township where said district is situated. No such loan shall be made by the board of supervisors without there first being irrevocably pledged to the payment thereof current or delinquent taxes evidenced by promissory notes paying interest at not to exceed 5 per cent per annum and maturing within a period of 10 years: Provided, The total sum advanced and loaned to any such unit of government for 1 or more of the improvements or facilities authorized herein shall not, in total amount, exceed 10 per cent of its current taxes and 80 per cent of all its delinquent taxes, and current and/or delinquent taxes pledged shall not exceed said amount. Such advances and loans are authorized irrespective of the amount of tax delinquency of the unit of government borrowing money for the purpose herein provided, and shall not require the approval of the state loan board, the public debt commission or any other state authority.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 353, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 46.179 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 186, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1953
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.180 - Audit of Financial Records and Accounts; Disbursement of Funds.

46.180 Audit of financial records and accounts; disbursement of funds.
Sec. 10.
The board of auditors shall audit the financial records and accounts for the construction or acquisition of any improvements or facilities by the county authorized herein. All funds for the purchase of land, construction, acquisition, maintenance, and operation of improvements or facilities authorized by the county board of commissioners shall be disbursed by direction of the county agency and paid by the county treasurer. In counties not having a board of auditors, the county board of commissioners shall perform the duties designated herein for the board of auditors.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 353, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 46.180 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 186, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1953 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 46, Imd. Eff. Mar. 19, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.181 - Collection Service Charge; Enforcement.

46.181 Collection service charge; enforcement.
Sec. 11.
The collection service charge authorized herein in terms of rates, charges or assessments to be fixed and collected by the county, and notes for money advanced and loaned by the county may be enforced by such county in case of default in payment thereof as herein provided, and/or by action in mandamus, assumpsit or any other remedy prescribed by law.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 46.181
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.182 - Public Improvements; Permit From City or Village Legislative Body Not Required.

46.182 Public improvements; permit from city or village legislative body not required.
Sec. 12.
The construction or acquisition of any improvements or facilities in accordance with the provisions of this act, shall not be subject to the requirements and provisions of Act No. 261, Public Acts of Michigan, 1927.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 46.182 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 186, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1953
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.183 - Construction of Act.

46.183 Construction of act.
Sec. 13.
This act being necessary for and to secure the public health, safety, and welfare of the counties, cities, villages, townships, and charter townships shall be liberally construed to effect the provisions hereof.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 46.183 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 46, Imd. Eff. Mar. 19, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.184 - County Agency; Purchase, Acceptance or Condemnation of Property; Provisions Applicable.

46.184 County agency; purchase, acceptance or condemnation of property; provisions applicable.
Sec. 14.
The county agency of any county, for purposes of exercising the authority herein granted to such county, may purchase, accept as a gift, or condemn private property determined by said county agency to be necessary therefor and for the public use. If by condemnation the provisions of Act No. 149 of the Public Acts of Michigan of the year 1911, entitled "An act to provide for the condemnation by state agencies and public corporations of private property for the use or benefit of the public, and to define the terms 'public corporations,' 'state agencies' and 'private property' as used herein," or such other appropriate provisions therefor as exists or shall be made by law may be adopted and used for the purpose of instituting and prosecuting such condemnation proceedings.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 353, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 46.184 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 186, Imd. Eff. June 9, 1953
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.185 - Authority of Act Additional.

46.185 Authority of act additional.
Sec. 15.
The authority hereby given shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any power existing in any of the counties, cities, villages and townships under any statutory or charter provisions which they may now have or may hereafter adopt.
History:
1939, Act 342, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 46.185
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.186 - Township Board; Action on Behalf of Partially Incorporated City, Effect.

46.186 Township board; action on behalf of partially incorporated city, effect.
Sec. 16.
Whenever all or any part of a township has been incorporated as a city and the incorporation of such city has not been completed by the adoption of a charter therefor, then the township board may act hereunder on behalf of both the city and the remainder of the township, either jointly or severally, and for the purposes of this act shall be deemed to be the governing body of such city as well as that of the township. Pending the adoption of such charter, any duty imposed by the provisions of this act upon an officer or governing body of the city, shall be performed by the corresponding officer or governing body of the township, and all papers, documents and notices may be served upon the township clerk. In event of a referendum upon a contract entered into by the township board solely on behalf of such a city, then only the registered electors residing within the city incorporated territory shall be qualified to sign the petition therefor and to vote at the election. The township registration records shall be used unless there shall have been a previous registration of electors in the city. In the event that the city incorporated territory should revert to the township status by reason of the failure to adopt a charter for said city, then any action taken by the township board on behalf of such city shall be binding upon the township.
History:
Add. 1956, Act 49, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 1956
Former Law:
See section 16 of Act 342 of 1939, which was repealed by Act 267 of 1945.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.187 - Joint Action by Adjoining Counties; Administrative Agency, Establishment, Powers and Duties; Issuance of Bonds.

46.187 Joint action by adjoining counties; administrative agency, establishment, powers and duties; issuance of bonds.
Sec. 17.
Any 2 or more adjoining counties which have, by resolution of their respective boards of supervisors, authorized and directed the establishment of any of the improvements, facilities or services authorized by this act, may contract for the joint establishment, operation or maintenance of any such improvements, facilities or services, or any portion thereof. Such contract shall provide for the establishment of an administrative agency to be composed from the membership of the respective county agencies, and such administrative agency shall have and exercise all the powers and duties conferred upon a county agency under the provisions of this act, except as the same may be specifically limited by the provisions of said contract.
Any bonds issued to finance the construction of improvements under such contract shall be the joint obligation of all participating counties.
History:
Add. 1956, Act 49, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 1956
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 342 of 1939 - County Public Improvement Act of 1939 (46.171 - 46.188) › Section 46.188 - Validation of Prior Actions and Bonds.

46.188 Validation of prior actions and bonds.
Sec. 18.
Actions heretofore taken by the county or any unit of government and all bonds heretofore issued under this act as originally adopted or subsequently amended are hereby validated. A county acting under this act as originally adopted or subsequently amended, or any unit of government, shall not contest the validity of any such bonds or any contract which provides the security therefor or any action taken by the county or unit of government after the bonds have been sold and delivered and the county has received the consideration therefor.
History:
Add. 1974, Act 46, Imd. Eff. Mar. 19, 1974
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 158 of 2009 - Farmers Market or Flea Market (46.191 - 46.193) › Section 46.191 - Farmers Market or Flea Market; Establishment; Authorization by County Board of Commissioners.

46.191 Farmers market or flea market; establishment; authorization by county board of commissioners.
Sec. 1.
The county board of commissioners of any county in this state is authorized to establish a farmers market or flea market in the county.
History:
2009, Act 158, Imd. Eff. Dec. 11, 2009
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 158 of 2009 - Farmers Market or Flea Market (46.191 - 46.193) › Section 46.193 - Control; Regulations.

46.193 Control; regulations.
Sec. 3.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a county board of commissioners establishes a farmers market or flea market pursuant to section 1, the county board of commissioners shall have control of the farmers market or flea market and may issue regulations for the use and operation of the farmers market or flea market.
(2) If a county board of commissioners of a county that has adopted an optional unified form of county government under 1973 PA 139, MCL 45.551 to 45.573, establishes a farmers market or flea market pursuant to section 1, the county executive or county manager of that county shall have control of the farmers market or flea market and may issue regulations for the use and operation of the farmers market or flea market.
(3) If a county board of commissioners of a county that has adopted a charter under 1966 PA 293, MCL 45.501 to 45.521, establishes a farmers market or flea market pursuant to section 1, the county executive or chief administrative officer of that county shall have control of the farmers market or flea market and may issue regulations for the use and operation of the farmers market or flea market.
History:
2009, Act 158, Imd. Eff. Dec. 11, 2009
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 58 of 1945 - County Parking Lots (46.201 - 46.201) › Section 46.201 - Parking Lots; Maintenance and Regulation; Civil Sanctions; Provisions Inapplicable to County or Regional Park; Violation as Nuisance; Abatement; Processing Violation as Civil Infraction.

46.201 Parking lots; maintenance and regulation; civil sanctions; provisions inapplicable to county or regional park; violation as nuisance; abatement; processing violation as civil infraction.
Sec. 1.
(1) The county board of commissioners of a county may maintain and regulate parking lots on land owned by the county and enact regulations for the safe and proper use of those parking lots for the general public, including the charging of fees for parking; the placing of traffic signs, signals, parking gates, meters, and other controls; and the direction and establishment of time parking zone spaces where parking signs, signals, meters, gates, or other devices and controls may be installed. The board may establish civil sanctions for the violation of the regulations.
(2) This act does not apply to a county or regional park.
(3) A violation of the regulations made in accordance with this act may be treated as a nuisance and abated by a police officer by impoundment of the vehicle involved, by notice of violation, or by removal to a designated motor vehicle pound to be returned only upon payment of reasonable impoundment fees.
(4) Violation of a regulation made in accordance with this act shall be processed in the same manner as a civil infraction under the Michigan vehicle code, Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, being sections 257.1 to 257.923 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
1945, Act 58, Imd. Eff. Mar. 21, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 46.201 ;-- Am. 1966, Act 113, Imd. Eff. June 22, 1966 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 517, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 534, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 1997
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 254 of 1919 - County Historical Material (46.231 - 46.231) › Section 46.231 - Advancing Historical Interests of County; Activity or Project; Appropriation by County Board of Commissioners.

46.231 Advancing historical interests of county; activity or project; appropriation by county board of commissioners.
Sec. 1.
The county board of commissioners of any county in this state is authorized to raise and appropriate money for the purpose of fostering any activity or project which in the opinion of the board tends to advance the historical interests of the county.
History:
1919, Act 254, Eff. Aug. 14, 1919 ;-- CL 1929, 1179 ;-- Am. 1941, Act 46, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- Am. 1947, Act 29, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 46.231 ;-- Am. 1956, Act 24, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956 ;-- Am. 1957, Act 152, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957 ;-- Am. 1983, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Mar. 7, 1983
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 190 of 1867 - Mutilated Archives (46.241 - 46.243) › Section 46.241 - Mutilated Archives; Preservation, Copying and Binding.

46.241 Mutilated archives; preservation, copying and binding.
Sec. 1.
That whenever, in the opinion of the board of supervisors of any county in this state, from the defaced or mutilated condition of any assessment rolls, returns of township treasurers, or other papers, on file, under the provisions of law, in the office of the treasurer of such county, and for their better preservation, it shall be necessary that the same be copied or bound or both, that it shall be lawful and shall be the duty of such board of supervisors to authorize and order the copying or binding, or both, of such archives.
History:
1867, Act 190, Eff. June 27, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 5956 ;-- How. 7534 ;-- CL 1897, 2508 ;-- CL 1915, 2326 ;-- CL 1929, 1180 ;-- CL 1948, 46.241
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 190 of 1867 - Mutilated Archives (46.241 - 46.243) › Section 46.242 - Preservation of Mutilated Archives; Supervision by County Treasurer; Employment of Copyist, Oath; Certification of Copies.

46.242 Preservation of mutilated archives; supervision by county treasurer; employment of copyist, oath; certification of copies.
Sec. 2.
Whenever the board of supervisors of any county shall order the copying of any rolls or other papers, as provided in section 1 of this act, the treasurer of such county shall have the supervision of such work, and shall employ some proper person or persons to perform the same, who shall, before entering upon the discharge of such duty, subscribe an oath to perform the same, in a true and faithful manner; and it shall be the duty of such county treasurer to compare all rolls or papers so copied, with the originals, and shall attach to each separate copy, roll, or other paper, his certificate that the same is a true copy of the original roll, or other paper, and that such copy was made by a person duly authorized under the provisions of law to make the same.
History:
1867, Act 190, Eff. June 27, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 5957 ;-- How. 7535 ;-- CL 1897, 2509 ;-- CL 1915, 2327 ;-- CL 1929, 1181 ;-- CL 1948, 46.242
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 190 of 1867 - Mutilated Archives (46.241 - 46.243) › Section 46.243 - Copies of Archives; Admissible as Evidence.

46.243 Copies of archives; admissible as evidence.
Sec. 3.
Any copy of any assessment roll, tax roll, township treasurer's return or other paper, made and certified under the provisions of this act, shall be valid and lawful as evidence in any court as the original would have been.
History:
1867, Act 190, Eff. June 27, 1867 ;-- CL 1871, 5958 ;-- How. 7536 ;-- CL 1897, 2510 ;-- CL 1915, 2328 ;-- CL 1929, 1182 ;-- CL 1948, 46.243
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 176 of 1937 - Persons Injured on Highways (46.251 - 46.252) › Section 46.251 - Transportation of Persons Injured on Highways; Declaration of Necessity.

46.251 Transportation of persons injured on highways; declaration of necessity.
Sec. 1.
The prompt transportation of persons injured on the highways of this state to a hospital or other place where needed medical care and treatment can be rendered is necessary for the protection of the welfare and safety of the people of the state of Michigan.
History:
1937, Act 176, Eff. Oct. 29, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 46.251
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 176 of 1937 - Persons Injured on Highways (46.251 - 46.252) › Section 46.252 - Transportation of Persons Injured on Highways; Cost, Payment by County, Reimbursement.

46.252 Transportation of persons injured on highways; cost, payment by county, reimbursement.
Sec. 2.
In case any ambulance shall transport any such person to any hospital or other place where medical care and treatment can be provided, and the person so injured and transported is financially unable to pay for such transportation, and there are no relatives or other persons liable for the care of such person who can pay for such transportation, the cost of such transportation, when approved by the board of supervisors, or the board of county auditors in counties having a board of county auditors, shall be paid from the general fund of the county, in the same manner as other claims which are a liability of the county are paid from the general fund of the county. The county may maintain an action in assumpsit for reimbursement of any sums paid under the provisions of this act against the person transported at the expense of the county, or against the estate of such person, or against any relative or other person liable for the care of the person transported at the expense of the county, which sums when recovered shall be credited to the general fund of the county.
History:
1937, Act 176, Eff. Oct. 29, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 46.252
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Repealed - Act 270 of 1968 - Base Closure Committee (46.271 - 46.281)

BASE CLOSURE COMMITTEE
Act 270 of 1968
46.271-46.281 Repealed. 1978, Act 151, Imd. Eff. May 18, 1978.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 15 of 1942 (2nd Ex. Sess.) - County Fire Protection (46.301 - 46.303) › Section 46.301 - Fire Protection in Counties Over 5,000; Powers of Board of Supervisors; Contracts With Townships.

46.301 Fire protection in counties over 5,000; powers of board of supervisors; contracts with townships.
Sec. 1.
In any county now or hereafter having a population of not less than 5,000 inhabitants, as determined by the last federal decennial census or by any federal decennial census hereafter taken, where there are areas outside of incorporated cities for which adequate fire protection is not provided, the board of supervisors by a 2/3 vote of its membership of any such county shall have authority (1) to purchase fire extinguishing apparatus and equipment; (2) to provide for the housing, maintenance, care and operation thereof for any such areas within such county; or (3) to contract for such fire protection with the legislative body of any township, city or village located within such county; (4) to carry on an educational campaign for fire prevention and fire protection in such areas, and (5) to make such appropriation from the general fund of such county as such board of supervisors shall deem necessary for these purposes: Provided, That the county shall furnish fire protection to only such townships as have entered into a contract with the county to reimburse the county for such percentum, which in any case shall not be less than 50 percentum, of the cost of furnishing such fire protection as shall be determined by the board of supervisors.
History:
1942, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 15, Imd. Eff. Feb. 25, 1942 ;-- Am. 1945, Act 44, Eff. Sept. 6, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 46.301
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 15 of 1942 (2nd Ex. Sess.) - County Fire Protection (46.301 - 46.303) › Section 46.302 - Fire Protection; Appropriations From County General Fund.

46.302 Fire protection; appropriations from county general fund.
Sec. 2.
The board of supervisors thereafter may appropriate annually from the general fund of such county such funds as may be required for the housing, maintenance, care and operation of such fire extinguishing apparatus and equipment, or to carry out contracts for such fire protection in such sums as such board of supervisors shall deem necessary.
History:
1942, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 15, Imd. Eff. Feb. 25, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 46.302
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 15 of 1942 (2nd Ex. Sess.) - County Fire Protection (46.301 - 46.303) › Section 46.303 - Declaration of Necessity.

46.303 Declaration of necessity.
Sec. 3.
This act is declared to be necessary for the public good and welfare of the people of this state and for the protection of property and is enacted to meet an emergency created by the state of war.
History:
1942, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 15, Imd. Eff. Feb. 25, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 46.303
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 261 of 1965 - County and Regional Parks (46.351 - 46.367) › Section 46.352 - Regional Parks and Recreation Commission; Creation; Membership; Terms; Vacancies; Compensation.

46.352 Regional parks and recreation commission; creation; membership; terms; vacancies; compensation.
Sec. 2.
The county boards of commissioners of 2 or more contiguous counties, by resolution adopted by a 2/3 vote of the members of each board, may create a regional parks and recreation commission. The commission shall consist of 4 members from each county including the chairperson of the county road commission or another road commissioner designated by the board of county road commissioners, and 3 members appointed by the county board of commissioners, at least 1 and not more than 2 of whom shall be members of the board of commissioners. Of the members first appointed, 1 each shall be appointed for terms ending 1, 2, and 3 years from the following January 1. Thereafter, each appointed member shall be appointed for a term of 3 years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy shall be filled by the county board of commissioners for the unexpired term. Members of the regional parks and recreation commission shall not be full-time officers, and the regional parks and recreation commission shall fix the compensation of its members.
History:
1965, Act 261, Imd. Eff. July 21, 1965 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 99, Imd. Eff. May 14, 1986
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 261 of 1965 - County and Regional Parks (46.351 - 46.367) › Section 46.353 - County Commission and Regional Commission; Election and Terms of Officers; Treasurer; Quorum; Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice of Meeting; Bylaws; Contracts.

46.353 County commission and regional commission; election and terms of officers; treasurer; quorum; conducting business at public meeting; notice of meeting; bylaws; contracts.
Sec. 3.
Each January a county commission and a regional commission shall elect from its membership a president, a secretary, and other officers as it considers necessary. The officers shall hold office for the calendar year in which they are elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. The county treasurer shall be treasurer of a county commission and the county treasurer of the county furnishing the larger portion of the approved budget shall be treasurer of a regional commission. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the business which a county or regional commission may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the county or regional commission 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. The county board of commissioners may authorize a county commission to adopt bylaws and enter into contracts. A regional commission may adopt bylaws and enter into contracts.
History:
1965, Act 261, Imd. Eff. July 21, 1965 ;-- Am. 1966, Act 242, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1966 ;-- Am. 1977, Act 167, Imd. Eff. Nov. 17, 1977
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 261 of 1965 - County and Regional Parks (46.351 - 46.367) › Section 46.354 - County Commission; Appropriation for Expenses.

46.354 County commission; appropriation for expenses.
Sec. 4.
The board of supervisors in its annual budget may provide for the expenses of a county commission, which shall be limited in its expenditures to amounts so appropriated unless a further appropriation is made by the board of supervisors.
History:
1965, Act 261, Imd. Eff. July 21, 1965
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 261 of 1965 - County and Regional Parks (46.351 - 46.367) › Section 46.355 - Regional Commission; Appropriation or Tax Levy; Annual Budget, Approval, Effect.

46.355 Regional commission; appropriation or tax levy; annual budget, approval, effect.
Sec. 5.
The boards of supervisors of each county included in a region shall provide funds for a regional commission's operations by an appropriation from the general fund of the county, or by a tax levy for this purpose authorized by a vote of the qualified electors in each county. The commission annually shall present a budget to the boards of supervisors of the counties in the region. Upon approval of such budget by a majority of each of the boards of supervisors, the proposed budget shall be effective in all counties in the region. That part of the approved budget which is not financed by receipts from fees, gifts and other private sources shall be apportioned among the several counties on the basis of tax valuation. All appropriations shall be paid to the commission and disbursed under its direction.
History:
1965, Act 261, Imd. Eff. July 21, 1965
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners › Act 261 of 1965 - County and Regional Parks (46.351 - 46.367) › Section 46.356 - County and Regional Commissions; Study of Facilities and Needs, Plan.

46.356 County and regional commissions; study of facilities and needs, plan.
Sec. 6.
A county or regional commission may study and ascertain the county or regions park, preserve, parkway and recreation and other conservation facilities, the need for such facilities and the extent to which such needs are being currently met, and prepare and adopt a coordinated plan of areas and facilities to meet such needs.
History:
1965, Act 261, Imd. Eff. July 21, 1965