Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 157 of 1986 - Michigan Export Development Act (447.151 - 447.168)
Section 447.156 - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Availability of Writings to Public; Confidentiality.

Sec. 6.
(1) The business which the authority may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the authority held in compliance with the open meetings act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), all writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the authority in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(3) Information submitted to or compiled by the authority in connection with the authority's responsibilities with respect to the identity, background, finance, marketing plans, trade secrets, or any other commercially sensitive information of persons, firms, associations, partnerships, agencies, corporations, or other entities is confidential, except to the extent that the person or entity which provided the information consents to disclosure.
History: 1986, Act 157, Imd. Eff. July 7, 1986

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.