Sec. 302.
(1) The governor shall appoint the adjutant general from among qualified federally recognized officers of the national guard. The adjutant general shall have served as an officer of field or general grade in the state military establishment for not less than 5 years before appointment and shall have federal recognition in the rank of colonel or higher and shall be capable of being federally recognized to the rank of brigadier general before appointment. The adjutant general shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, and unless sooner relieved, shall serve until the age designated for retirement for an active army or air force officer of like grade. The adjutant general shall receive pay and allowances equal to those of an active army or air force officer of like grade and service. Not later than 10 days after the appointment, the adjutant general shall file his or her constitutional oath of office with the secretary of state.
(2) Only 1 adjutant general appointed by the governor under this section in any 4-year period is eligible for retirement under section 306(2).
History: 1967, Act 150, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1967 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 654, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 2002 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 99, Imd. Eff. July 2, 2013
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 32 - Military Establishment
Act 150 of 1967 - Michigan Military Act (32.501 - 32.851)
150-1967-5 - Chapter 5 Administration of the Department of Military Affairs (32.700...32.740)
Section 32.700 - Adjutant General; Rank, Powers, and Duties.
Section 32.705 - Repealed. 1988, Act 493, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1988.
Section 32.706 - Adjutant General and Assistant Adjutants General; Retirement Benefits.
Section 32.708 - Adjutant General and Assistant Adjutants General; Bonds, Amounts, Premiums, Filing.
Section 32.712 - Quartermaster General; Transfer of Duties to Adjutant General.
Section 32.716 - Federal Grants; Military Facilities; Insurance Programs.
Section 32.718 - Inspector General; Appointment.
Section 32.730 - Selective Service; Planning, Training.
Section 32.732 - Reports of Survey for Lost, Damaged or Destroyed Federal Property.
Section 32.734 - Certificates of Prior Service.
Section 32.738 - Possession of Concealed Weapon; Compliance With State Laws.
Section 32.740 - Adjutant General; Preparation of Federal and State Reports and Returns.