Sec. 7.
The president and directors shall have power to make and prescribe such rules and regulations respecting the transfer of the stock, either before its full payment or thereafter, and for the general management of the affairs of said association, as they may deem proper, not inconsistent with the laws of this state, and shall have power to appoint and employ officers, clerks, agents, and servants, for conducting and carrying on the business of said corporation, and fix the salaries or compensation to be paid to them. It shall be the duty of the said president and directors to make, verified by the oath of some one of them, an annual report to the secretary of state on the first day of January in each year, showing: First, the capital stock and the amount actually paid in; second, the amount expended, and for what purpose; third, the amount received from tolls, and from all other sources, distinguishing from what sources; fourth, the number and amount of dividends, and how paid; fifth, the number of men employed and their occupation.
History: 1875, Act 233, Imd. Eff. May 4, 1875 ;-- How. 3826 ;-- CL 1897, 6702 ;-- CL 1915, 8803 ;-- CL 1929, 11738 ;-- CL 1948, 485.7
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 485 - Canal, Harbor, and River Improvement Companies
Act 233 of 1875 - Canal or Harbor Companies (485.1 - 485.25)
Section 485.1 - Canal or Harbor Company; Incorporators, Procedure; Articles, Contents.
Section 485.2 - Articles; Signing, Filing; Powers of Company.
Section 485.3 - Articles; Filing, Prerequisites; Vote of Stockholder.
Section 485.4 - Articles; Certified Copy as Evidence.
Section 485.5 - Directors; Number, Election, Term, Vacancy.
Section 485.6 - Directors; Quorum; Selection of Officers.
Section 485.7 - President and Directors; Powers; Annual Report, Contents.
Section 485.8 - Construction of Route; Restrictions.
Section 485.9 - Real Estate; Power to Hold.
Section 485.10 - Condemnation; Procedure; Use of Property.
Section 485.11 - Tolls and Charges; Establishment, Lien, Evidence.
Section 485.12 - Injury to Property; Violation of Regulation; Liability for Damages, Lien.
Section 485.13 - Repair of Bridges.
Section 485.14 - Stockholder's Liability; Recovery Prerequisites; Subrogation; Contribution.
Section 485.15 - Avoidance of Payment of Toll; Penalty.
Section 485.16 - Amendment or Repeal.
Section 485.18 - Existing Corporation; Organization Under Act, Preference in Subscription.
Section 485.19 - Failure to Furnish Cargo Statement; Penalty.
Section 485.20 - Bonds; Issuance, Restrictions.
Section 485.23 - Re-Instated Corporations.
Section 485.24 - Re-Instated Corporations; Formation of Companies to Purchase and Operate.
Section 485.25 - Purchasing Corporation; Powers and Duties; Log Interest; Public Rights.