Michigan § 42.9 - Township officers; powers and duties; additional officers, limitations.
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§ 42.9. Township officers; powers and duties; additional officers, limitations.
The township supervisor, township clerk, township treasurer, justices of the peace, and constables in each charter township shall have and perform the duties and functions required of such officers by state law. The township board may, by resolution, upon the recommendation of the supervisor, or of the township superintendent if one shall be appointed, create such additional officers as may be necessary to administer the affairs of the township government, or may combine any administrative offices in any manner not inconsistent with state law, and prescribe the duties thereof. No creation of any additional administrative office or combination thereof shall abolish the offices of township clerk or township treasurer nor diminish any of the duties or responsibilities of those offices which are prescribed by state law.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 42.9
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 42.9 cover?
Section 42.9 ("Township officers; powers and duties; additional officers, limitations.") 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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