Michigan § 38.401 - County civil service system; purpose of act.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.401 — County civil service system; purpose of act., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.401. County civil service system; purpose of act.
Civil service act; purpose. The purpose of this act is to guarantee to all citizens a fair and equal opportunity for public service; to establish conditions of service which will attract officers and employees of character and capacity, and to increase the efficiency of the county governmental departments, commissions, boards and agencies, by the improvement of methods of personnel administration.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.401 cover?
Section 38.401 ("County civil service system; purpose of act.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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