Michigan § 31.6 - State executive officers; successors, exercise of powers and discharge of duties.
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§ 31.6. State executive officers; successors, exercise of powers and discharge of duties.
If any state executive officer is not able or is unavailable to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office because of a disaster, the legally authorized deputy of the officer shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office. If the deputy is not able or is unavailable to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office because of a disaster, the available emergency interim successor, highest in order of succession, shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office. The emergency interim successor shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties until a new officer is appointed or elected and qualified or the regular incumbent of the office or his deputy again becomes available to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 31.6
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 31.6 cover?
Section 31.6 ("State executive officers; successors, exercise of powers and discharge of duties.") 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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