Michigan § 247.702 - Authorization of bonds; cities and villages; resolution, approval, publication, contents.
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§ 247.702. Authorization of bonds; cities and villages; resolution, approval, publication, contents.
When the governing body of any incorporated city or village shall determine to borrow money under the provisions of this act, they shall by resolution approved by a 2/3 majority of the members-elect of said governing body so declare, which resolution shall be published once in a daily or weekly newspaper of general circulation in said incorporated city or village before the same becomes effective, and such resolution shall briefly describe the contemplated project or projects, the estimated cost thereof, and the amount, maximum rate of interest and maturity dates of the bonds to be issued and the form thereof, and such resolution shall contain an irrevocable appropriation providing for the payment of the principal and interest thereof from the moneys to be derived from state collected taxes returned to such city or village for highway purposes pursuant to law, which have not been theretofore specially allocated and pledged for the payment of indebtedness.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.702 cover?
Section 247.702 ("Authorization of bonds; cities and villages; resolution, approval, publication, contents.") 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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