Michigan Compiled Laws Act 188 Of 1857 Mechanics' Associations (454.1 - 454.11)

AN ACT to provide for the incorporation of mechanics' associations; and to impose certain duties on the department of commerce.

History: 1857, Act 188, Imd. Eff. Feb. 17, 1857 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 98, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982

Section 454.1 Mechanics' Associations; Incorporation, Purposes.
That associations may be formed and incorporated for the purposes of promoting the mechanic arts in this state, for the relief of distressed mechanics...
Section 454.2 Incorporation Of Mechanics' Association; Execution And Acknowledgment Of Articles Of Agreement; Filing Copy Of Articles With Department Of Commerce; Signers Of Articles And Associates As Body Politic And Corporate.
That any 6 or more persons residents of this state desirous to become incorporated for the above named objects may execute under their hands...
Section 454.3 Mechanics' Associations; Articles, Contents.
Such articles of association shall contain, First, The names of the persons associating in the first instance and their places of residence, Second, The...
Section 454.4 Mechanics' Associations; Governing Law.
Every association formed under this act shall have all the rights, powers and privileges granted by, and shall be subject to all the provisions...
Section 454.5 Mechanics' Associations; Trustees, Powers, Selection, Terms, Quorum; Treasurer; By-laws.
The affairs of such association shall be managed by not less than 5, nor more than 9 trustees to be chosen by the members...
Section 454.6 Mechanics' Associations; Property, Limitations.
No association shall hold any real estate hereafter acquired, for a longer period than 10 years, except such real estate as shall be actually...
Section 454.7 Mechanics' Associations; Funds, Use; Payment; Building Erection, Cost; Gifts, Use, Investments.
The funds received by such association shall be used in the first instance, or shall be invested, and the income thereof used, after paying...
Section 454.8 Mechanics' Association; Annual Report, Contents; Neglect, Penalty.
Any such association whenever required by the attorney general or the legislature shall report to him or them under the oath of at least...
Section 454.9 Consolidation Of Incorporated Associations Or Societies Into Single Corporation; Vote Or Resolution; Filing Copy With Department Of Commerce; Effect.
Any association or society now incorporated for any of the above purposes or hereafter to become incorporated under this act may become consolidated with...
Section 454.10 Mechanics' Association; Consolidation Agreement, Contents, Execution, Filing, Record; Debts; Creditors.
Such agreement shall contain: First, The terms and conditions of such consolidation and the disposition of the corporate property of each. Second, The name...
Section 454.11 Mechanics' Associations; Libraries, Maintenance And Regulation.
All societies or associations organized as aforesaid, shall have the right to keep and maintain libraries and make all needful by-laws for the good...

Last modified: October 10, 2016