Michigan § 12.9 - Chief deputy; appointment; duties and responsibilities; vacancy in office of state treasurer; appointment of acting or successor state treasurer.
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§ 12.9. Chief deputy; appointment; duties and responsibilities; vacancy in office of state treasurer; appointment of acting or successor state treasurer.
The state treasurer shall appoint a chief deputy, for whose acts the state treasurer shall be responsible, and may revoke the appointment at pleasure. The state treasurer shall assign duties and responsibilities to the chief deputy. The chief deputy may execute the duties of the office of state treasurer during the sickness, disability, or absence of the state treasurer, or if a vacancy occurs in the office of the state treasurer.
If a vacancy occurs in the office of the state treasurer due to death, resignation, retirement, or any other cause, the chief deputy shall execute the duties of the office of state treasurer until a successor state treasurer or an acting state treasurer is appointed. The governor may appoint an acting state treasurer for a period of not more than 60 days. The governor shall appoint a successor state treasurer not later than 90 days after the date the vacancy occurs in the office of state treasurer.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 12.9
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 12.9 cover?
Section 12.9 ("Chief deputy; appointment; duties and responsibilities; vacancy in office of state treasurer; appointment of acting or successor state treasurer.") 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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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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