Michigan § 87.10 - Deputy; appointment, duties; responsibility of clerk.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 87.10 — Deputy; appointment, duties; responsibility of clerk., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87.10. Deputy; appointment, duties; responsibility of clerk.
The clerk may, subject to the approval of the council, appoint a deputy, who shall possess all the powers and authority of the city clerk, and may exercise all the duties thereof, subject to the control of such clerk, and such deputy shall be paid for his services by the clerk, unless otherwise provided by the council. The clerk shall be responsible for all the acts and defaults of such deputy, and he may remove such deputy at his pleasure.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 87.10
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 87.10 cover?
Section 87.10 ("Deputy; appointment, duties; responsibility of clerk.") 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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