Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 157 of 1986 - Michigan Export Development Act (447.151 - 447.168)
Section 447.155 - Effect of Vacancy in Membership of Board; Authorization and Effective Date of Action by Board; Delegation of Powers and Duties; Liability or Accountability on Contract, Commitment, or Agreement; Liability for Damage or Injury; Indem...

Sec. 5.
(1) A vacancy in the membership of the board shall not impair the right of a quorum to exercise all rights and perform all the duties of the board. An action taken by the board may be authorized by resolution at a regular or special meeting and shall take effect upon the date the resolution is approved by the board unless some other date is provided in the resolution.
(2) The board may delegate to 1 or more of its members or to an official, agent, or employee of the authority the powers and duties as the board considers proper.
(3) A member of the board or a person acting on behalf of the authority executing a contract, commitment, or agreement issued under this act shall not be personally liable or accountable on the contract, commitment, or agreement.
(4) A member of the board or a person acting on behalf of the authority shall not be liable personally for damage or injury resulting from the performance of his or her duties arising under this act. The authority shall indemnify and procure insurance indemnifying the members of the board and staff officers appointed by a resolution of the board from personal loss or accountability from liability asserted by a person on the bonds or notes of the fund or from any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance of the bonds, notes, insurance, or guarantees; or by reason of any other action taken or the failure to act by the authority.
(5) The board may appoint up to 2 employees to unclassified positions not included in the state civil service to serve for terms at the pleasure of the board.
History: 1986, Act 157, Imd. Eff. July 7, 1986 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 304, Imd. Eff. Dec. 14, 1990

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 447 - Foreign Trade

Act 157 of 1986 - Michigan Export Development Act (447.151 - 447.168)

Section 447.151 - Short Title.

Section 447.152 - Definitions.

Section 447.153 - Michigan Export Development Authority; Creation; Budgeting, Procurement, and Related Functions; Purpose of Authority.

Section 447.154 - Board of Directors; Appointment, Qualifications, and Terms of Members; Vacancy; Oath or Affirmation; Reimbursement for Expenses; Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Other Officers; Quorum; Majority Vote Suffici...

Section 447.155 - Effect of Vacancy in Membership of Board; Authorization and Effective Date of Action by Board; Delegation of Powers and Duties; Liability or Accountability on Contract, Commitment, or Agreement; Liability for Damage or Injury; Indem...

Section 447.156 - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Availability of Writings to Public; Confidentiality.

Section 447.157 - Powers of Authority Generally.

Section 447.158 - Guarantee or Export Insurance for Eligible Export Transaction; Requirements; Fees; Determinations; Condition to Provision of Guarantee or Export Insurance.

Section 447.158a - Grant to Non-Profit Organization; Purposes.

Section 447.159 - Bonds Generally.

Section 447.160 - Bonds and Notes Generally.

Section 447.161 - Bonds or Security Agreement; Resolution; Trustee or Depository.

Section 447.162 - Bonds; Refunding.

Section 447.163 - Proceeds From Sale of Bonds; Application; Export Development Bond Fund as Separate Fund; Investments and Earnings.

Section 447.164 - Tax Exemptions Generally.

Section 447.165 - Additional Tax Exemptions.

Section 447.166 - Insurance Fund; Insurance Pledged as Security.

Section 447.167 - Bonds, Debentures, Notes, or Other Evidence of Indebtedness as Securities; Investment; Deposit.

Section 447.168 - Annual Report; Contents; Examination; Audit.