# Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.665: Election of chairperson and other officers; chairperson as principal executive officer; meetings; powers and duties; appointments to other agencies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.665

## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.665
- **Heading:** Election of chairperson and other officers; chairperson as principal executive officer; meetings; powers and duties; appointments to other agencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 124 / Act Act-292-of-1989 / Section 124.665

## Text

Sec. 15.

A metropolitan area council shall have a chairperson. The chairperson shall act as principal executive officer and shall preside at the meetings of the council. Meeting times and places shall be fixed by the council and special meetings may be called by a majority of the delegates on the council or by the chairperson. The chairperson shall have such powers and duties as provided in the articles.

In addition to the chairperson, a metropolitan area council shall have other officers as may be provided in the articles. The chairperson and other officers shall be elected by the council and shall be council delegates. However, a secretary and treasurer need not be council delegates.

If provided in the articles, a metropolitan area council may appoint an executive director to serve at the council's pleasure as the principal administrator for the council. The director shall not be a delegate, shall be selected on the basis of training and experience, and shall have the powers and duties as provided in the council bylaws adopted pursuant to section 21.

If specifically authorized by law, a metropolitan area council may make appointments to other governmental agencies.

History: 1989, Act 292, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 1990; Am. 1998, Act 373, Imd. Eff. Oct. 20, 1998

## Nearby sections

- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.651 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.651.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.653 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.653.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.655 Metropolitan area council; formation; council as public corporate body and authority; powers generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.655.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.657 Metropolitan council; articles of incorporation generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.657.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.659 Articles of incorporation; adoption; amendment; publication; endorsement; filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.659.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.661 Addition of local governmental unit; requirements; filing amended articles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.661.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.663 Referendum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.663.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.663a Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 applicable to petitions; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.663a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.665 Election of chairperson and other officers; chairperson as principal executive officer; meetings; powers and duties; appointments to other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.665.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.667 Per diem compensation; reimbursement for expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.667.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.669 Regulation of land and water; public improvements and services; operation; establishment of divisions, bureaus, and committees; expenses; data collection and storage; feasibility studies; applicability of other laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.669.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.671 Powers and duties of metropolitan area council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.671.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.673 Employee rights; collective bargaining; labor agreements; pension or retirement system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.673.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.675 Tax; manner of levy and collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-292-of-1989_S124.675.md)

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