Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 312 of 1929 - The Metropolitan District Act (119.1 - 119.18)
Section 119.5 - Powers; Restrictions.

Sec. 5.
A district shall not do any of the following:
(a) Change the salary or emoluments of any public official after his or her election or appointment or during his or her term of office. The term of any public official shall not be shortened or extended beyond the period for which he or she was elected or appointed, unless he or she resigns or is removed for cause if the office is held for a fixed term.
(b) Adopt a charter or any amendment to a charter unless approved by a majority of the electors of each city, village, or township, voting on the charter or amendment.
(c) Sell any public utility unless approved by a majority vote of the electors of each city, village, or township voting on the proposition.
(d) Make any contract with, or give any official position to, anyone who is in default to the district or city, village, or township comprising the district.
(e) To repudiate any debt by any change in its charter or by consolidation with any other municipality.
History: 1929, Act 312, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 2279 ;-- CL 1948, 119.5 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 410, Imd. Eff. June 3, 2002

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

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.