Sec. 6.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this constitution that the supreme court shall consist of seven justices it shall consist of eight justices until the time that a vacancy occurs as a result of death, retirement or resignation of a justice. The first such vacancy shall not be filled.
History: Const. 1963, Schedule, § 6, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 1 - Constitution of The State of Michigan of 1963
CONSTITUTION OF MICHIGAN OF 1963 - State Constitution (Article I § 1 - § 0)
Schedule § 1 Recommendations by Attorney General for Changes in Laws.
Schedule § 2 Existing Public and Private Rights, Continuance.
Schedule § 3 Officers, Continuance in Office.
Schedule § 4 Officers Elected in Spring of 1963, Term.
Schedule § 5 State Elective Executive Officers and Senators, 2 and 4 Year Terms.
Schedule § 6 Supreme Court, Reduction to 7 Justices.
Schedule § 7 Judges of Probate, Eligibility for Re-Election.
Schedule § 8 Judicial Officers, Staggered Terms.
Schedule § 9 State Board of Education; First Election, Terms.
Schedule § 11 Michigan State University Trustees and Wayne State University Governors, Terms.
Schedule § 12 Initial Allocation of Departments by Law or Executive Order.
Schedule § 13 State Contracts, Continuance.
Schedule § 15 Submission of Constitution; Time, Notice.