# Mich. Comp. Laws § 117.3b: Terms of office; staggered terms; resolution; initial terms; applicability of subsection (1)

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 117.3b
- **Heading:** Terms of office; staggered terms; resolution; initial terms; applicability of subsection (1)
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 117 / Act Act-279-of-1909 / Section 117.3b

## Text

Sec. 3b.

(1) Notwithstanding any charter provision, the city may provide by resolution for the terms of office of its elected officials and for staggered terms.

(2) The initial terms established under subsection (1) may be longer than allowed under the charter in order to facilitate the staggering of terms. This subsection does not apply after December 31, 2006.

(3) Notwithstanding any charter provision, the city may provide by resolution for any election provision that is consistent with the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992.

History: Add. 2005, Act 64, Imd. Eff. July 7, 2005

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