Michigan § 91.9 - Support of poor persons; director of the poor.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 91.9 — Support of poor persons; director of the poor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 91.9. Support of poor persons; director of the poor.
The council of any city may make such provision as they shall deem expedient for the support and relief of poor persons residing in the city; and for that purpose may provide by ordinance for the election or appointment of a director of the poor for the city, and may prescribe his duties and vest him with such authority as may be proper for the exercise of his duties.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 91.9 cover?
Section 91.9 ("Support of poor persons; director of the poor.") 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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