Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 312 of 1929 - The Metropolitan District Act (119.1 - 119.18)
Section 119.1 - Metropolitan Districts; Purposes; Body Corporate.

Sec. 1.
Any 2 or more cities, villages or townships or any combination or parts thereof, may incorporate into a metropolitan district or districts comprising territory within their respective limits for the purpose of acquiring, owning, operating and maintaining either within or without their limits, as may be established hereunder, parks or public utilities for supplying sewage disposal, drainage, water or transportation or any combination thereof. Each organized district hereunder shall be a body corporate.
History: 1929, Act 312, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 2275 ;-- CL 1948, 119.1

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 119 - Metropolitan Districts

Act 312 of 1929 - The Metropolitan District Act (119.1 - 119.18)

Section 119.1 - Metropolitan Districts; Purposes; Body Corporate.

Section 119.1a - Metropolitan Districts; Short Title.

Section 119.2 - Metropolitan District; Powers; Referendum.

Section 119.2a - Metropolitan District Elections; Administration; Conduct; Date.

Section 119.3 - Mandatory Charter Provisions.

Section 119.4 - Permissive Charter Provisions.

Section 119.5 - Powers; Restrictions.

Section 119.6 - Incorporation; Procedure; Charter Commission to Prepare Budget.

Section 119.7 - Charter Commission; Duties; First District Election.

Section 119.8 - Charter Rejection; Unfavorable Vote, Charter Provision; Resubmission Proceedings.

Section 119.9 - Amendment of Charter.

Section 119.9a - Amendment to Enlarge Boundaries of Metropolitan District; Signing and Filing Petition; Resolution; Election; Amendment of Charter.

Section 119.9b - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties.

Section 119.10 - Charter Amendment; Submission to Governor; Procedures After Submittal.

Section 119.11 - Charter or Amendment; Publication; Independent Propositions, Authorizing Vote.

Section 119.12 - Charter or Amendments; Copies, Filing.

Section 119.13 - Initiatory Petition; Filing; Verification; Checking; Certification; Submission of Ballot Question to Electors.

Section 119.15 - Metropolitan Districts; Short Title.

Section 119.16 - Dissolution of Metropolitan District; Resolution.

Section 119.17 - Duties of Legislative Body Prior to Dissolution; Plan for Disposition of Assets and Liabilities; Resolution; Insufficient Assets.

Section 119.17a - Dissolution of Metropolitan District; Petition; Submission of Ballot Question to Electors; Language; Form; Approval by Majority of Electors.

Section 119.17b - Dissolution of Metropolitan District; Transfer of Powers, Duties, Assets, and Liabilities; Appointment of Board of Trustees; Duties.

Section 119.18 - Deposit of Records; Notice to Governor.