Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 554 of 2008 - Regional Convention Facility Authority Act (141.1351 - 141.1379)
Section 141.1379 - Applicability of Restrictions Standards or Prerequisites of Local Government; Additional Powers; Construction of Act.

Sec. 29.
(1) Unless permitted by this act or approved by an authority, any restrictions standards or prerequisites of a local government otherwise applicable to an authority and enacted after the effective date of this act shall not apply to an authority. This subsection is intended to prohibit special local legislation or ordinances applicable exclusively or primarily to an authority and not to exempt an authority from laws generally applicable to other persons or entities.
(2) The powers conferred in this act upon any authority or local government shall be in addition to any other powers the authority or local government possesses by charter or statute. The provisions of this act apply notwithstanding any resolution, ordinance, or charter provision to the contrary.
(3) This act shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purpose of this act as complete and independent authorization for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized in the act, and all powers granted in this act shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate the intent and purposes of this act and not as to limitation of powers.
History: 2008, Act 554, Eff. Jan. 20, 2009

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

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.