Michigan § 87.39 - Increase or diminishment of salary during term prohibited; exception; eligibility for office resigned or vacated.
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§ 87.39. Increase or diminishment of salary during term prohibited; exception; eligibility for office resigned or vacated.
The salary or rate of compensation for any officer elected by authority of this act shall not be increased or diminished during the term of office, except as provided in section 40; and no person who shall have resigned or vacated any elective office shall be eligible to the same office during the term for which he was elected or appointed when during the same time the salary or rate of compensation has been increased except in the event of an increase pursuant to section 40.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 87.39
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 87.39 cover?
Section 87.39 ("Increase or diminishment of salary during term prohibited; exception; eligibility for office resigned or vacated.") 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 § 87.39?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 87.39 apply to my situation?
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