Sec. 5.
Each alderman shall be required to attend all sessions of the council, and serve upon committees when appointed thereon. No alderman shall vote on any question in which he shall have a direct personal interest, but on all other questions he shall vote unless excused therefrom by a vote of 2/3 of the aldermen elect.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3066 ;-- CL 1915, 2982 ;-- CL 1929, 1906 ;-- CL 1948, 88.5
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Section 88.16 - Repealed. 1968, Act 317, Eff.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.