Sec. 52703.
The legislative body of any municipality desiring to proceed under this part may appoint a forestry commission for the municipality to consist of 3 members, only 1 of whom shall be a member of the legislative body making the appointment. The members of a forestry commission shall hold office for a term of 4 years and until their successors are appointed and have qualified, except that when first appointed 1 shall be appointed for a term of 4 years, 1 for a term of 3 years, and 1 for a term of 2 years. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the legislative body at any regular session.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-2 - Chapter 2 Management of Renewable Resources (324.40101...324.53519)
451-1994-III-2-4 - Subchapter 4 Forests (324.50101...324.53519)
451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS - Miscellaneous Topics (324.52501...324.53519)
451-1994-III-2-4-MISCELLANEOUS-TOPICS-527 - Part 527 Municipal Forests (324.52701...324.52710)
Section 324.52701 - Definitions.
Section 324.52702 - Municipality; Right to Acquire and Use Lands for Forestry.
Section 324.52703 - Municipal Forestry Commission; Members; Appointment; Terms; Vacancies.
Section 324.52704 - Forestry Commission; Powers and Duties.
Section 324.52705 - Forestry Commission; Report; Contents; Filing.
Section 324.52707 - Forestry Commissions and Department of Natural Resources; Cooperation.
Section 324.52708 - Municipality; Appropriation for Forestry; Limitation.
Section 324.52709 - Forestry Funds; Accounting.
Section 324.52710 - Special Forestry Fund; Creation; Payments in Lieu of Property Taxes.