Sec. 3.
The governor, taking into consideration the safety factor to be gained by the geographical dispersion of appointments, shall designate within 30 days after his inauguration, 5 emergency interim successors to his powers and duties and specify their order of succession. The governor shall cause a list of these appointments together with their order of succession to be filed with the secretary of state. The governor shall review and, as necessary, revise the designation of emergency interim successors to his powers and duties to insure that at all times there are 5 such qualified emergency interim successors. The governor shall keep the emergency interim successors generally informed as to the duties, procedures, practices and current affairs of his office.
History: 1959, Act 202, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 145, Imd. Eff. July 31, 1969
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 31 - Succession to Office
Act 202 of 1959 - Emergency Interim Executive Succession Act (31.1 - 31.15)
Section 31.1 - Emergency Interim Executive Succession Act; Short Title.
Section 31.2 - Emergency Interim Executive Succession Act; Definitions.
Section 31.3 - Governor; Designation of Emergency Interim Successors; Review.
Section 31.4 - Governor; Successor, Exercise of Powers and Discharge of Duties.
Section 31.5 - State Executive Officers; Successors, Designation, Review.
Section 31.6 - State Executive Officers; Successors, Exercise of Powers and Discharge of Duties.
Section 31.7 - Emergency Successor; Qualifications.
Section 31.8 - Emergency Successor; Removal, Replacement.
Section 31.9 - Emergency Successor; Notice of Designation or Removal; Form, Publication.
Section 31.10 - Emergency Successor; Determination of Availability.
Section 31.11 - Emergency Successor; Privileges and Immunities in Office; Compensation, Expenses.
Section 31.12 - Emergency Successor; Oath of Office, Filing.