Michigan § 87.7 - City clerk; general accountant; tax reports.
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§ 87.7. City clerk; general accountant; tax reports.
The clerk shall be the general accountant of the city; and all claims against the corporation shall be filed with him for adjustment, and, after examination thereof, he shall report the same, with all accompanying vouchers and counter claims of the city, and the true balance as found by him, to the council, for allowance, and when allowed shall draw his warrant upon the treasurer for the payment thereof, designating thereon the fund from which payment is to be made, and take proper receipts therefor, but no warrant shall be drawn upon any fund after the same has been exhausted. When any tax or money shall be levied, raised or apportioned, the clerk shall report the amount thereof to the city treasurer, stating the objects and funds for which it is levied, raised, or appropriated, and the amounts thereof to be credited to each fund.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 87.7
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 87.7 cover?
Section 87.7 ("City clerk; general accountant; tax reports.") 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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