Michigan § 16.608 - Executive appointment of single executive head of principal department.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 16.608 — Executive appointment of single executive head of principal department., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.608. Executive appointment of single executive head of principal department.
When a single executive is the head of a principal department, unless elected as provided in the constitution, he shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate and he shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 16.608 cover?
Section 16.608 ("Executive appointment of single executive head of principal department.") 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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