Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 554 of 2008 - Regional Convention Facility Authority Act (141.1351 - 141.1379)
Section 141.1353 - Legislative Findings.

Sec. 3.
The legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) That there exists in this state a continuing need to strengthen and revitalize the economy of this state and of local units of government in this state and that it is in best interests of this state and local units of government in this state to promote tourism and convention business in order to assist in the prevention of unemployment and the alleviation of the conditions of unemployment, to preserve existing jobs, to facilitate economic development, and to create new jobs to meet employment demands.
(b) That it is necessary for the promotion of general welfare and a valid public purpose to assist and encourage the acquisition, construction, improvement, enlargement, renewal, replacement, repairing, financing, furnishing, and equipping of regional convention facilities and the real property on which they are located, to refinance these activities, and to enter into contracts and procure services necessary and appropriate for the development and ongoing management and operation of regional convention facilities in an efficient and effective manner.
(c) That a regional convention facility authority created under this act and the powers conferred by this act constitute a necessary program and serve a necessary public purpose.
History: 2008, Act 554, Eff. Jan. 20, 2009

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 141 - Municipal Financing

Act 554 of 2008 - Regional Convention Facility Authority Act (141.1351 - 141.1379)

Section 141.1351 - Short Title.

Section 141.1353 - Legislative Findings.

Section 141.1355 - Definitions.

Section 141.1355.amended - Definitions.

Section 141.1357 - Qualified Metropolitan Area; Creation of Authority; Authority as Municipal Public Body Corporate and Politic; Powers, Duties, and Jurisdictions; Name; Transfer of Qualified Convention Facility From Qualified City to Authority; Exem...

Section 141.1359 - Board of Directors; Membership; Qualifications; "Local Government" Defined; Terms; Vacancy; Filing of Appointment; Oath; Compensation; Individuals Prohibited From Appointment.

Section 141.1361 - Board; Meeting; Election of Chairperson and Officers; Actions Requiring Unanimous Consent; Business Conducted at Public Meeting; Availability of Records and Documents to Public; System of Accounts; Annual Audit; Budget; Contracts;...

Section 141.1363 - Chief Executive Officer; Appointment; Compensation; Duties; Responsibilities; Service; Powers; Bond; Certain Conduct Prohibited.

Section 141.1365 - Board Member or Officer, Appointee, or Employee of Authority; Discharge of Duties; Nonpartisan; Reliance on Certain Opinions, Reports, or Statements; Adoption of Bylaws; Personal Liability; Insurance; Conflicts of Interest; Ethics...

Section 141.1367 - Authority; Powers and Duties; Levy of Tax.

Section 141.1367.amended - Authority; Powers and Duties; Levy of Tax.

Section 141.1369 - Transfer of Qualified Convention Facility to Authority; Resolution Disapproving Transfer; Leasing of Qualified Convention Facility to Authority; Lease Requirements; Actions to Occur on Transfer Date; Duties and Obligations of Auth...

Section 141.1371 - Transfer of Employees to Authority; Reassignment of Employees Within Local Government; Representation; Rights and Benefits; Effect of Transfer on Pension Benefits or Credits.

Section 141.1373 - Revenue Sources; Establishment of Regional Convention Facility Operating Trust Fund; Expenditures; Limitation; Financial Obligation.

Section 141.1373.amended - Revenue Sources; Establishment of Regional Convention Facility Operating Trust Fund; Expenditures; Financial Obligation.

Section 141.1375 - Bonds or Municipal Securities; Issuance; Interest Rate Exchange or Swap, Hedge, or Similar Agreements; Creation of Reserve Fund; Pledge; Filing; Issuance and Delivery of Notes; Maturity; Use of Proceeds; Exemptions.

Section 141.1377 - Evidences of Indebtedness or Liability as Contract; Assumption and Performance of Obligations.

Section 141.1379 - Applicability of Restrictions Standards or Prerequisites of Local Government; Additional Powers; Construction of Act.