Sec. 503.
The governor may appoint the head of any principal department not otherwise elected or appointed. Prior to assuming his duties as head of a department, the appointee shall have full access to all departments and agencies and records thereof relevant to his prospective duties for the purpose of formulating the internal organization of the department. During the period before the transfer of any powers, duties and functions in accordance with this act, existing departments and agencies shall continue to exercise their powers, duties and functions.
History: 1965, Act 380, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1965 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 407, Imd. Eff. Oct. 29, 1965 Popular Name: Act 380
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 16 - Executive Organization
Act 380 of 1965 - Executive Organization Act of 1965 (16.101 - 16.608)
380-1965-21 - Chapter 21 Transfer of Powers (16.600...16.608)
Section 16.601 - Continuation of Rules, Regulations, and Orders Adopted Prior to Act.
Section 16.602 - Criminal Action Not to Abate.
Section 16.605 - Repealed. 1980, Act 180, Imd. Eff. July 2, 1980.
Section 16.606 - Advisory Councils; Members; Terms; Vacancies; Meetings; Compensation.
Section 16.608 - Executive Appointment of Single Executive Head of Principal Department.