Michigan § 16.603 - Appointment of principal department head; access of appointee to records; continuation of powers and duties.
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§ 16.603. Appointment of principal department head; access of appointee to records; continuation of powers and duties.
The governor may appoint the head of any principal department not otherwise elected or appointed. Prior to assuming his duties as head of a department, the appointee shall have full access to all departments and agencies and records thereof relevant to his prospective duties for the purpose of formulating the internal organization of the department. During the period before the transfer of any powers, duties and functions in accordance with this act, existing departments and agencies shall continue to exercise their powers, duties and functions.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 16.603 cover?
Section 16.603 ("Appointment of principal department head; access of appointee to records; continuation of powers and duties.") 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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