Michigan § 85.16 - Office declared vacant; failure to file oath or bond.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 85.16 — Office declared vacant; failure to file oath or bond., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85.16. Office declared vacant; failure to file oath or bond.
If any person elected or appointed to office shall fail to take and file the oath of office, or shall fail to give the bond or security required for the due performance of the duties of his office, within the time herein limited therefor, the council may declare the office vacant, unless previous thereto he shall file the oath and give the requisite bond or security.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 85.16
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 85.16 cover?
Section 85.16 ("Office declared vacant; failure to file oath or bond.") 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 § 85.16?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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