Section 87.15 - Public moneys; prohibited handling; removal from office. - Michigan Statutes

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

87.15 Public moneys; prohibited handling; removal from office.

Sec. 15.

The city treasurer shall keep all moneys in his hands belonging to the city and to the public schools, separate and distinct from his own moneys; and he is hereby prohibited from using, either directly or indirectly, the corporation moneys, warrants, or evidences of debt, or any of the school or library funds in his custody or keeping, for his own use or benefit or that of any other person; any violation of this section shall subject him to immediate removal from office by the council, and the council is hereby authorized to declare the office vacant and to appoint his successor for the remainder of his term.

History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3037 ;-- CL 1915, 2953 ;-- CL 1929, 1877 ;-- CL 1948, 87.15