Sec. 13a.
If the governing board of an institution of higher education established under section 4, 5, or 6 of article VIII of the state constitution of 1963 violates this act with respect to the process of selecting a president of the institution at any time after the recommendation of final candidates to the governing board, as described in section 8(j), the institution is responsible for the payment of a civil fine of not more than $500,000.00. This civil fine is in addition to any other remedy or penalty under this act. To the extent possible, any payment of fines imposed under this section shall be paid from funds allocated by the institution of higher education to pay for the travel and expenses of the members of the governing board.
History: Add. 1996, Act 464, Imd. Eff. Dec. 26, 1996
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees
Act 267 of 1976 - Open Meetings Act (15.261 - 15.275)
Section 15.264 - Public Notice of Meetings Generally; Contents; Places of Posting.
Section 15.266 - Providing Copies of Public Notice on Written Request; Fee.
Section 15.267 - Closed Sessions; Roll Call Vote; Separate Set of Minutes.
Section 15.269a.added - Sound Recordings of Public Meetings.
Section 15.272 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 15.273 - Violation; Liability.