Michigan § 81.9 - Village deemed fourth class city; officers in power.
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§ 81.9. Village deemed fourth class city; officers in power.
After the incorporation of the village as a city as aforesaid, the government and affairs of the old or village corporation shall continue and proceed as before, and all village officers shall remain in office and exercise their powers and duties as village officers, except as herein otherwise provided, until the city officers and members of the council first elected under the new corporation shall enter upon the duties of their offices.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 81.9 cover?
Section 81.9 ("Village deemed fourth class city; officers in power.") 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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