Michigan § 54.315 - Michigan-Indiana state line commission; establishment; membership; appointment; meetings; quorum; public meeting; compensation.

(1) The Michigan-Indiana state line commission is established in the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.

(2) The commission shall consist of 5 surveyors licensed in this state, 1 of whom is a resident of or does surveying work or operates as a surveyor in each of the following counties:

(a) Berrien County.

(b) Cass County.

(c) St. Joseph County.

(d) Branch County.

(e) Hillsdale County.

(3) The governor shall appoint members of the commission, by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The governor shall consider for appointment individuals previously appointed to the Indiana-Michigan boundary line commission pursuant to former 2010 PA 259.

(4) The term of a member of the commission is 2 years or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later.

(5) If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor, subject to subsection (3), shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy for the balance of the term.

(6) The governor may remove a member of the commission for incompetence, dereliction of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance in office, or any other good cause.

(7) The first meeting of the commission shall be called by a majority of the members of the commission. The first meeting shall be held not later than September 15, 2022. At the first meeting, the commission shall elect from among its members a chairperson and other officers as it considers necessary or appropriate. After the first meeting, the commission shall meet not less than quarterly, or more frequently at the call of the chairperson or if requested by 3 or more members.

(8) A majority of the members of the commission constitute a quorum for transacting business. A vote in favor by a majority of the members serving is required for any action of the commission.

(9) The commission shall conduct its business in compliance with the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.

(10) A writing that is prepared, owned, used, possessed, or retained by the commission in performing an official function is subject to the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.

(11) A member of the commission is not entitled to compensation for service on the commission but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in serving.