Michigan Compiled Laws Act 49 Of 2008 Zoological Authorities Act (123.1161 - 123.1183)

AN ACT to provide for the establishment of zoological authorities; to provide powers and duties of a zoological authority; to authorize the levy of a property tax by a zoological authority; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain government officials.

History: 2008, Act 49, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 2008

Section 123.1161 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "zoological authorities act". History: 2008, Act 49, Imd. Eff. Mar. 27, 2008
Section 123.1163 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Accredited zoological institution" means an institution located in this state that is accredited by the association of zoos...
Section 123.1165 Formation; Authority As Public Corporate Body; Powers; Limitation.
(1) Any county may form a zoological authority. (2) A zoological authority is an authority under section 6 of article IX of the state...
Section 123.1167 Articles Of Incorporation; Preparation; Contents; Adoption; Publication; Filing; Effect Upon Filing.
(1) To initiate the establishment of an authority, articles of incorporation shall be prepared by a majority of the members of the county board...
Section 123.1169 Vacancy; Removal; Quorum; Compensation; Business Conducted At Public Meeting; Notice; Availability Of Writings; Election Of Officers; Adoption Of Bylaws.
(1) A vacancy occurs on the board on the happening of any of the events set forth in section 3 of 1846 RS 15,...
Section 123.1171 Authority; Powers.
An authority may do 1 or more of the following: (a) Contract for zoological services with an accredited zoological institution. (b) Levy a tax...
Section 123.1171a Contract; Time For Entering.
An authority and an accredited zoological institution shall enter into a contract for zoological services before the vote for a tax levy under section...
Section 123.1172 Contract; Preferences Or Benefits For Residents.
If a majority of electors in the county voting on the question of a tax as provided in section 13 approve the tax, the...
Section 123.1173 Tax Levy; Limitation; Submission Of Tax Proposal To Electors; Ballot Proposal; Authorization.
(1) An authority may levy a tax of not more than 0.2 mills for a period of not more than 20 years on all...
Section 123.1175 Ballots To Be Provided By County Election Commission; Conduct Of Election.
(1) The county election commission of the county shall provide ballots for an election for a tax under section 13. (2) An election for...
Section 123.1177 Notice Of Close Of Registration And Election; Final Canvass By Board Of County Canvassers; Certification.
(1) If an election for a tax under section 13 is to be held in conjunction with a general election or a state primary...
Section 123.1179 Tax Levy And Collection.
A tax authorized to be levied by an authority under this act shall be levied and collected at the same time and in the...
Section 123.1180 Transfer Of Funds To Accredited Zoological Institution; Requirements.
Within 10 business days of the receipt of the funds from the local property tax collecting unit for the tax levied under this act,...
Section 123.1181 Election Costs; Reimbursement To County Or Municipality.
(1) If a majority of the electors in the county voting on the question of a tax as provided in section 13 approve the...
Section 123.1183 Annual Audit; Preparation Of Budgets And Appropriations Acts; Immunities; Filing Financial Plan To Correct Deficit Condition; Investment Or Deposit Of Funds.
(1) A board shall obtain an annual audit of the authority, and report on the audit and auditing procedures, in the manner provided by...

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