Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.571
Services to older persons as valid public purpose.
It is a valid public purpose to provide services to older persons.
Michigan Compiled Laws — ACTIVITIES OR SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS (Act 39 of 1976)
Michigan · statute · 39 of 1976, Mich. Comp. Laws · 6 active provisions
Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.572
Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Governing body" means board, council, or body in which the legislative powers of a local unit of government are vested. (b) "Local unit of government" means a county, township, city, or village. (c) "Activities or services" means identifiable actions directed toward the improvement of the soci…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.573
Appropriations; authorization; purposes.
A local unit of government may appropriate funds to public or private nonprofit corporations or organizations for the purposes of planning, coordinating, evaluating, and providing services to older persons.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.574
Appropriations; approval; terms as public record; notice.
(1) The appropriations of funds for services to an older person shall be approved by the majority of the members of the governing body of the local unit of government. The terms of the appropriation shall be a matter of public record and shall be entered into the journal of the official proceedings of the governing bod…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.575
Terms of appropriation; specifications.
The terms of the appropriation authorized by this act shall specify: (a) Name, address, and general purpose of the organization. (b) A description of the functions and responsibilities to be performed by the recipient of the appropriation. (c) The effective date and length of the grant. (d) Program and financial report…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.576
Millage proposition authorized.
A governing body of a local unit of government may submit a millage proposition to the electorate to levy up to 1 mill for services to older citizens. This proposition may be submitted at any election held by the local unit of government, but shall not be submitted at a special election of the local unit of government…