Michigan § 15.181 - Definitions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 15.181 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.181. Definitions.
As used in this act:
"Governing board" means a board of regents, board of trustees, board of governors, board of control, or other governing body of an institution of higher education.
"Incompatible offices" means public offices held by a public official which, when the official is performing the duties of any of the public offices held by the official, results in any of the following with respect to those offices held:
The subordination of 1 public office to another.
The supervision of 1 public office by another.
A breach of duty of public office.
"Institution of higher education" means a college, university, community college, or junior college described in section 4, 5, or 6 of article 8 of the state constitution of 1963 or established under section 7 of article 8 of the state constitution of 1963.
"Public employee" means an employee of this state, an employee of a city, village, township, or county of this state, or an employee of a department, board, agency, institution, commission, authority, division, council, college, university, school district, intermediate school district, special district, or other public entity of this state or of a city, village, township, or county in this state, but does not include a person whose employment results from election or appointment.
"Public officer" means a person who is elected or appointed to any of the following:
An office established by the state constitution of 1963.
A public office of a city, village, township, or county in this state.
A department, board, agency, institution, commission, authority, division, council, college, university, school district, intermediate school district, special district, or other public entity of this state or a city, village, township, or county in this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 15.181
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 15.181 cover?
Section 15.181 ("Definitions.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 15.181?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 15.181 apply to my situation?
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