Michigan Compiled Laws
116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)
Section 168.22 - Board of State Canvassers; Continuation as Provided in Former Act; Duties; Membership.

Sec. 22.
(1) A board of state canvassers is continued as previously provided for in section 1 of former Act No. 239 of the Public Acts of 1955. This section and sections 22a to 22g are subject to section 7 of article II of the state constitution of 1963.
(2) The board of state canvassers has the duties prescribed in section 841. The board of state canvassers shall perform other duties as prescribed in this act.
(3) A member of the board of state canvassers on the effective date of this section continues to be a member of the board of state canvassers for the remainder of the term to which he or she was appointed. Subject to this subsection, the board of state canvassers consists of the 4 members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The board of state canvassers shall consist of 2 members from each major political party appointed in the manner provided in section 22a.
History: Add. 1995, Act 261, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 168.22, which provided for composition of board of state canvassers, was repealed by Act 37 of 1956, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956.Popular Name: Election Code

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 168 - Michigan Election Law

Act 116 of 1954 - Michigan Election Law (168.1 - 168.992)

116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)

Section 168.21 - Secretary of State; Chief Election Officer, Powers and Duties.

Section 168.22 - Board of State Canvassers; Continuation as Provided in Former Act; Duties; Membership.

Section 168.22a - Board of State Canvassers; Submission of Nominees to Governor; Appointment; Vacancy; Failure to Submit Nominees; Appointee Declining to Serve.

Section 168.22b - Board of State Canvassers; Term of Office.

Section 168.22c - Board of State Canvassers; Qualifications; Oath.

Section 168.22d - Board of State Canvassers; Meetings; Quorum; Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

Section 168.22e - Board of State Canvassers; Approval of Statement of Purpose; Notice of Meeting; Person to Address Meeting.

Section 168.22f - Board of State Canvassers; Expenses and Compensation of Members.

Section 168.22g - Expenses for Services Performed by Office of Secretary of State.

Section 168.23 - Board of County Election Commissioners; Membership; Quorum; Officers; Absence or Disqualification of Member; Appointment of County Officer; Board Member Involved in Recall of Officer.

Section 168.24 - Repealed. 1963, Act 237, Eff. Sept. 6, 1963.

Section 168.24a - Board of County Canvassers; Establishment; Powers and Duties; Conduct of Recounts; School District Election; Costs; Abolishment of Boards of Canvassers; Appointment and Terms of Members; Applicability of Section.

Section 168.24b - Board of County Canvassers; Members, Eligibility, Oath of Office, Holding Other Office Prohibited.

Section 168.24c - Board of County Canvassers; Members; Selection; Procedure; Vacancy.

Section 168.24d - Board of County Canvassers; Vacancy.

Section 168.24e - Board of County Canvassers; Meetings; Election of Officers; Quorum, Action; Clerk; Assistants, Compensation.

Section 168.24f - Repealed. 2018, Act 614, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019.

Section 168.24g - Repealed. 1996, Act 268, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996.

Section 168.24h - Repealed. 2018, Act 614, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019.

Section 168.24j - Ballot Container; Examination by Board of County Canvassers; Approval; Procurement; Use of Disapproved Container.

Section 168.24k - Absent Voter Ballot Secrecy Envelope Container; Contents; Approval; Requirements; Violation; Misdemeanor.

Section 168.25 - Board of City Election Commissioners; Membership, Quorum, Chairman; Absences, Appointment of Acting Member.

Section 168.26 - Board of Township Election Commissioners; Membership, Quorum, Chairman; Absences, Appointment of Acting Member.

Section 168.27 - Board of Village Election Commissioners; Membership, Quorum, Chairman; Absences, Appointment of Acting Member.

Section 168.28 - Boards of Election Commissioners and Boards of Canvassers; Compensation.

Section 168.29 - Appointment of Assistants by Clerk of County, Township, City, or Village; Discrimination Prohibited; Authority, Duties, Oath, and Compensation of Assistants; Instruction.

Section 168.30 - Providing Clerk With Permanent Postal Mailing Address and Electronic Mailing Address.

Section 168.30a - Repealed. 2013, Act 51, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2013.

Section 168.30b - Repealed. 2013, Act 51, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2013.

Section 168.30c - Repealed. 2013, Act 51, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2013.

Section 168.30d - Repealed. 2013, Act 51, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2013.

Section 168.30e - Repealed. 2013, Act 51, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2013.

Section 168.30f - Repealed. 1968, Act 65, Eff. July 1, 1968.

Section 168.30g - Board of County Canvassers; Absences, Appointment of Temporary Members, Qualifications, Length of Service.