Sec. 4.
(1) The Michigan enterprise zone authority is created within the department of commerce. The authority shall exercise its powers, duties, and functions independently of the director of commerce as head of department of commerce. However, the department of commerce shall provide staff for the authority and shall carry out the administrative duties and functions as directed by the authority. The budgeting, procurement, and related functions of the authority shall be under the supervision of the director of commerce.
(2) The authority consists of the following 7 members:
(a) The director of the department of commerce, or the director's designee, as chairperson of the authority.
(b) The state treasurer or the treasurer's designee.
(c) Five other members appointed by the governor who have knowledge, skill, and experience in the academic, business, local government, labor, or financial fields.
(3) A member shall be appointed for a term of 4 years, except that of the members first appointed by the governor, 2 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years and 3 for a term of 4 years from the dates of their appointments. A vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.
(4) The director of the department of commerce and the state treasurer each may appoint a designee to serve as a member of the authority in his or her absence. Except as otherwise provided by law, a member of the authority shall not receive compensation for services, but the authority may reimburse each member for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of his or her duties.
History: 1985, Act 224, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 1986 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 311, Imd. Eff. July 20, 1994 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of Michigan enterprise authority to the chief executive officer of Michigan jobs commission, see E.R.O. No. 1994-8, compiled at MCL 408.47 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 125 - Planning, Housing, and Zoning
Act 224 of 1985 - Enterprise Zone Act (125.2101 - 125.2123)
Section 125.2101 - Short Title.
Section 125.2102 - Legislative Findings.
Section 125.2103 - Definitions.
Section 125.2105 - Powers of Authority Vested in Members; Quorum; Action by Authority; Meetings.
Section 125.2106 - Powers and Duties of Authority Generally.
Section 125.2108 - Qualifying Local Governmental Units.
Section 125.2110 - Duties of Citizens' Council.
Section 125.2112 - Application to Have Area Approved as Enterprise Zone; Filing; Form; Contents.
Section 125.2114 - Application for Certification as Qualified Business; Procedure.
Section 125.2115 - Condition to Certification as Qualified Business.
Section 125.2116 - Effect of Transferring Employment From 1 or More Local Governmental Units.
Section 125.2117 - Allegations of Noncompliance; Procedure.
Section 125.2118 - Eligibility for Exemption, Credit, or Deduction.
Section 125.2119 - Duration of Exemption or Credit.
Section 125.2120 - Exemption From Ad Valorem Real and Personal Property Taxes.
Section 125.2120b - Additional Exemption From Ad Valorem Real and Personal Property Taxes.
Section 125.2121a - Use of Disbursement Pursuant to MCL 125.2121 (4)(a) and (B).