Michigan § 45.324 - County officers; commencement of terms.
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§ 45.324. County officers; commencement of terms.
The regular terms of office of the several county officers elected at the general election shall commence on the first day of January succeeding their election, but those elected at the general election, or at a special election, to fill vacancies, may qualify and enter upon the execution of their offices immediately after being notified of their election.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 45.324 ("County officers; commencement of terms.") 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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