Sec. 2.
Any incorporated village containing a population of not less than 3,000 nor more than 10,000 as shown by the last preceding federal or state census may be incorporated as a city of the fourth class, as hereinafter provided.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 2957 ;-- CL 1915, 2873 ;-- CL 1929, 1797 ;-- CL 1948, 81.2
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities
Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)
215-1895-I - Chapter I Incorporation. (81.1...81.18)
Section 81.1 - Fourth Class Cities.
Section 81.1a - Short Title; Definitions.
Section 81.1b - Fourth Class Cities; Construction of Act; Validation of Amendments and Acts.
Section 81.1c - Incorporated City as Home Rule City; Charter.
Section 81.1d - Emergency Financial Manager; Authority and Responsibilities.
Section 81.3 - Incorporation; Petition; Resolution of Village Council; Referendum.
Section 81.4 - Election; Notices, Contents.
Section 81.5 - Election; Qualified Voters; Form of Submission, Canvass; Return.
Section 81.6 - Election; Authorizing Vote; Resolution of Council, Contents; Records.
Section 81.7 - Election Results; Adoption, Recording; Declaration of Incorporation, Filing.
Section 81.8 - Village Deemed Fourth Class City; Evidence.
Section 81.9 - Village Deemed Fourth Class City; Officers in Power.
Section 81.10 - Village Deemed Fourth Class City; Division Into Wards.
Section 81.11 - First Election of New City; Time, Procedure.
Section 81.12 - First Election of New City; Prerequisites.
Section 81.13 - Inspectors of Election; Oath, Duties.
Section 81.14 - Inspectors of First Election; Duties.
Section 81.15 - Fourth Class City; Bodies Corporate.
Section 81.16 - Fourth Class Cities; Judicial Notice Taken; Changes in Organization.
Section 81.17 - Existing Ordinances, By-Laws, Resolutions.
Section 81.18 - Status of Former Rights; Liabilities; Remedies.