Sec. 9.
The council of any city may make such provision as they shall deem expedient for the support and relief of poor persons residing in the city; and for that purpose may provide by ordinance for the election or appointment of a director of the poor for the city, and may prescribe his duties and vest him with such authority as may be proper for the exercise of his duties.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3115 ;-- CL 1915, 3029 ;-- CL 1929, 1953 ;-- CL 1948, 91.9
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-XI - Chapter XI General Powers of City Corporations. (91.1...91.9)
Section 91.1 - General Powers.
Section 91.2 - License; Conditions for Granting; Revocation; Sanctions.
Section 91.3 - License; Term; Transfer Prohibited; Sanctions.
Section 91.4 - License Receipts; Disposition.
Section 91.5 - Franchise Rights in Streets; Council Vote; Private Damage Suits.
Section 91.7 - Railroad Companies; Drainage Repairs; Failure, Expense of Company.
Section 91.8 - Partition Fence; Ordinances, By-Laws, Regulation.
Section 91.9 - Support of Poor Persons; Director of the Poor.