Sec. 5.
(1) Any county may form an art institute authority.
(2) An art institute authority is an authority under section 6 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963. An art institute authority is a public corporate body with the power to sue and be sued in any court of this state.
(3) An art institute authority possesses all the powers necessary for carrying out the purposes of its formation. The enumeration of specific powers in this act shall not be construed as a limitation on the general powers of an authority, consistent with its articles.
(4) An authority shall not obtain an interest in real property or participate in the governance of an art institute.
History: 2010, Act 296, Imd. Eff. Dec. 16, 2010
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 123 - Local Government
Act 296 of 2010 - Art Institute Authorities Act (123.1201 - 123.1229)
Section 123.1201 - Short Title.
Section 123.1203 - Definitions.
Section 123.1205 - Art Institute Authority; Formation; Public Corporate Body; Powers; Prohibitions.
Section 123.1211 - Powers of Authority.
Section 123.1215 - Approval of Tax; Preferences or Benefits for Residents.
Section 123.1219 - Election; Ballots; Conduct.
Section 123.1223 - Levy and Collection of Tax.
Section 123.1225 - Transfer of Funds to Art Institute Services Provider.
Section 123.1227 - Reimbursement of Election Costs to County or to Municipality.
Section 123.1229 - Audit; Financial Plan; Investment or Deposit of Funds.