Sec. 25.
The commissioner and his bondsmen shall be liable for all the acts and defaults of the deputy or deputies when appointed as herein provided. After entry of the order designating drainage districts as provided in section 54 and section 105 of this act, the drainage district as designated shall be responsible for and liable for all acts and defaults of such commissioner and his deputy or deputies, except for acts of malfeasance or misfeasance.
The board of supervisors may adopt resolutions providing that public liability or other insurance may be purchased at the expense of the county to cover such potential liabilities of the various drainage districts under the supervision of the county drain commissioner.
History: 1956, Act 40, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1956 ;-- Am. 1962, Act 152, Imd. Eff. May 9, 1962 Popular Name: Act 40
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 280 - Drain Code of 1956
Act 40 of 1956 - The Drain Code of 1956 (280.1 - 280.630)
40-1956-2. - Chapter 2. County Drain Commissioner. (280.21...280.33)
Section 280.22 - Drain Commissioner; Establishment of Office.
Section 280.24 - Deputy Commissioners; Appointment; Revocation; Bond; Powers and Duties.
Section 280.26 - Deputy Drain Commissioner; Salary, Expenses, Reports to Drain Commissioner.
Section 280.27 - Supplies; Blank Applications, Office, Location, Hours.
Section 280.30 - Drainage District; Financial Statement, Records, Prerequisites to Tax Spread.
Section 280.32 - Drain Commissioner; Social Security; Agreement for Coverage; Appropriation.