Section 81.12 - First election of new city; prerequisites. - Michigan Statutes

THE FOURTH CLASS CITY ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 215 of 1895

81.12 First election of new city; prerequisites.

Sec. 12.

At least 10 days before the first election in and for the new corporation, the council of the old corporation shall appoint 4 persons in each ward as inspectors of such election therein; and cause notice to be given by the clerk, by handbills posted in 10 of the most public places in each ward, and by publication in 1 or more newspapers printed in the city, of the time and place in each ward of holding such election and of the city and ward officers to be elected; and of the place in each ward where the said inspectors of election will meet on the Saturday next preceding the election to make a registration of the electors of the new city corporation, and that no person, unless registered in such registry, can be permitted to vote at such elections. Said council shall also procure books of registry of the form required by law for the registration of electors in cities, and deliver them to said inspectors.

History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 2967 ;-- CL 1915, 2883 ;-- CL 1929, 1807 ;-- CL 1948, 81.12