Sec. 2.
The county boards of commissioners of 2 or more contiguous counties, by resolution adopted by a 2/3 vote of the members of each board, may create a regional parks and recreation commission. The commission shall consist of 4 members from each county including the chairperson of the county road commission or another road commissioner designated by the board of county road commissioners, and 3 members appointed by the county board of commissioners, at least 1 and not more than 2 of whom shall be members of the board of commissioners. Of the members first appointed, 1 each shall be appointed for terms ending 1, 2, and 3 years from the following January 1. Thereafter, each appointed member shall be appointed for a term of 3 years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy shall be filled by the county board of commissioners for the unexpired term. Members of the regional parks and recreation commission shall not be full-time officers, and the regional parks and recreation commission shall fix the compensation of its members.
History: 1965, Act 261, Imd. Eff. July 21, 1965 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 99, Imd. Eff. May 14, 1986
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 46 - County Boards of Commissioners
Act 261 of 1965 - County and Regional Parks (46.351 - 46.367)
Section 46.354 - County Commission; Appropriation for Expenses.
Section 46.355 - Regional Commission; Appropriation or Tax Levy; Annual Budget, Approval, Effect.
Section 46.356 - County and Regional Commissions; Study of Facilities and Needs, Plan.
Section 46.358 - County and Regional Commissions; Acquisition of Property.
Section 46.359 - County and Regional Commissions; Condemnation of Private Property.
Section 46.359a - County and Regional Commissions; Condemnation of Property in Another County.
Section 46.360 - County and Regional Commission; Acceptance of Gifts and Bequests, Grants-in-Aid.
Section 46.361 - County and Regional Commissions; Development and Operation of Facilities.
Section 46.362 - County and Regional Commissions; Custody, Control and Management of Property.
Section 46.366 - County and Regional Commission; Employment of Personnel, Executive Officer.