Michigan § 31.12 - Emergency successor; oath of office, filing.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 31.12 — Emergency successor; oath of office, filing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.12. Emergency successor; oath of office, filing.
Promptly after his designation in writing to the secretary of state by the designating authority, each emergency interim successor shall take the oath of office for the office to which he has been designated, and no other oath shall be required. The oath shall be administered by any person authorized to administer oaths in this state, and filed with the secretary of state.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 31.12
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 31.12 cover?
Section 31.12 ("Emergency successor; oath of office, filing.") 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 § 31.12?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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