Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-III-2-4-THE-TIMBER-INDUSTRY-505 - Part 505 Michigan Forest Finance Authority (324.50501...324.50522)
Section 324.50505 - Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson; State Forester as Executive Director; Qualifications, Duties, and Compensation of Employees; Delegation of Powers or Duties; Rights and Interests of Authority; Annual Report; Audits; R...

Sec. 50505.
(1) The authority shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from among its members. The state forester shall serve as the executive director of the authority. The authority may employ legal and technical experts and other officers, agents, or employees, permanent or temporary, paid from the funds of the authority. The authority shall determine the qualifications, duties, and compensation of those it employs, but an employee shall not be paid a higher salary than the director. The authority may delegate to 1 or more members, officers, agents, or employees any powers or duties it considers proper.
(2) The authority shall contract with the department for the purpose of maintaining and improving the rights and interests of the authority.
(3) The authority shall annually file a written report on its activities of the last year with the legislature. This report shall be submitted not later than 270 days following the end of the fiscal year. This report shall specify the amount and source of revenues received, the status of investments made, and a description of the forest management practices undertaken by the department with proceeds of bonds sold under this part.
(4) The accounts of the authority shall be subject to annual audits by the state auditor general or a certified public accountant appointed by the auditor general. Records shall be maintained according to generally accepted auditing principles.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Compiler's Notes: For abolishment of position of executive director of Michigan forest finance authority, see E.R.O. No. 2010-2, compiled at MCL 12.194.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA

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