Sec. 17.
A person appointed to office by the council under this act, may be removed from office by a vote of the majority of the aldermen elect. The council may remove from office an alderman by a concurring vote of 2/3 of all the aldermen elect. For elective officers other than aldermen, provisions shall be made by ordinance for preferring charges against and trying these officers. Removal of an elective officer other than an alderman shall not be made except by a 2/3 vote of all the aldermen elect and unless a charge in writing is preferred and an opportunity given to make a defense to the charge.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3078 ;-- CL 1915, 2994 ;-- CL 1929, 1918 ;-- CL 1948, 88.17 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 539, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1978
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-VIII - Chapter VIII the City Council. (88.1...88.20)
Section 88.1 - City Council; Members.
Section 88.2 - Mayor to Be President.
Section 88.3 - President Pro Tempore; Powers, Duties.
Section 88.4 - Clerks; Duties.
Section 88.5 - Aldermen; Required Attendance; Loss of Vote, Interest.
Section 88.6 - Election Returns; Qualification of Membership; Meetings, Notice.
Section 88.11 - Powers of Council; Control of Finances, Property.
Section 88.12 - Powers of Council; Ordinances, Enactment.
Section 88.13 - Powers of Council; Standing Committees; Appointment, Duties.
Section 88.15 - Members; Compensation.
Section 88.16 - Repealed. 1968, Act 317, Eff. Sept. 1, 1968.
Section 88.17 - Removal From Office; Preferring Charges Against and Trying Officers.
Section 88.18 - Investigation of Charges or Other Matters; Procedure.
Section 88.19 - Witnesses; Summons, Oath.
Section 88.20 - Claims Against City; Audit, Allowance; Rules; Defense to Suit.