Michigan Compiled Laws
116-1954-II. - Chapter Ii. Boards of Election Commissioners, Boards of Canvassers, and Clerks (168.21...168.30g)
Section 168.26 - Board of Township Election Commissioners; Membership, Quorum, Chairman; Absences, Appointment of Acting Member.

Sec. 26.
Unless otherwise provided by charter, the supervisor, clerk and township treasurer shall constitute the board of township election commissioners for each township, 2 of whom shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. The township clerk shall act as chairman of the board. Should only 1 of said officers be in attendance on the day appointed for a meeting of the board, the officer in attendance shall appoint a qualified and registered elector of the township to act in the absentee's stead during the period of nonattendance.
History: 1954, Act 116, Eff. June 1, 1955 ;-- Am. 1963, 2nd Ex. Sess., Act 65, Imd. Eff. Dec. 27, 1963 Popular Name: Election Code

<< Previous
Next >>

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

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Section 168.24 - Repealed. 1963, Act 237, Eff.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