Michigan Compiled Laws § 399.1 Michigan Historical Commission; Creation; Members; Expenses.

399.1 Michigan historical commission; creation; members; expenses.

Sec. 1.

(1) There is hereby created within the department a commission to be known as the Michigan historical commission. The commission shall consist of the following members:

(a) One member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(b) One member appointed by the senate majority leader.

(c) Seven members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. One of the members appointed under this subdivision shall be a representative of the historical society of Michigan. The governor shall make this appointment from a list of 3 persons nominated by the historical society of Michigan.

(d) The director of the department, serving as an ex officio member.

(2) A member of the commission shall not receive any compensation for his or her services, except actual and necessary expenses while attending the meetings or carrying out the purposes of the commission.

History: 1913, Act 271, Imd. Eff. May 8, 1913 ;-- CL 1915, 10727 ;-- Am. 1917, Act 192, Imd. Eff. May 8, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 8114 ;-- CL 1948, 399.1 ;-- Am. 1951, Act 250, Imd. Eff. June 15, 1951 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 66, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2001

Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries regarding state archives program to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of powers and duties relating to promotion of history and the preservation of the state's historical resources to the department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.For transfer of Michigan historical commission to department of natural resources, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.

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