# Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.543: Authority; creation; date effective; authority as municipal public body corporate and metropolitan authority; rights, functions, and responsibilities; inclusion of phrase "regional transit authority."

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.543

## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.543
- **Heading:** Authority; creation; date effective; authority as municipal public body corporate and metropolitan authority; rights, functions, and responsibilities; inclusion of phrase "regional transit authority."
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 124 / Act Act-387-of-2012 / Section 124.543

## Text

Sec. 3.

(1) For an area of this state that is a qualified region on the effective date of this act, an authority is created on the effective date of this act for a public transit region that includes the qualified region. For an area of this state that becomes a qualified region after the effective date of this act, an authority is created on the date the area becomes a qualified region for the public transit region that includes the qualified region. An authority created under this act is a municipal public body corporate and a metropolitan authority authorized by section 27 of article VII of the state constitution of 1963, shall possess the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities vested in an authority by this act, and shall carry out the rights, duties, and obligations provided for in this act. An authority is not an agency or authority of this state.

(2) The name of an authority created under subsection (1) shall include the phrase "regional transit authority".

History: 2012, Act 387, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 2012

## Nearby sections

- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.541 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.541.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.541a Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.541a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.542 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.542.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.543 Authority; creation; date effective; authority as municipal public body corporate and metropolitan authority; rights, functions, and responsibilities; inclusion of phrase "regional transit authority."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.543.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.544 Petition by county to be included in public transit region and authority; conditions; provisional member.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.544.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.545 Board; appointment; terms; vacancy; qualifications; oath; compensation; travel and expenses; individual not of good moral character or convicted of felony; discharge of duties; contract, bonds, notes, or other obligations; appointment of board members under MCL 124.544; removal of board member for violation of subsection (9) or (10).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.545.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.546 Meeting; chairperson; officers; compliance with open meetings act; bylaws; meetings; quorum; vote; record; uniform system of accounts; budget; procurement of services and supplies; report; website; cost plus construction contract; quota or set-aside not created; list of contracts; policies and procedures; competitive bidding; lease or installment purchases; other state or federal procurement or contracting requirements; personnel; prohibited acts; citizens' advisory committee; public transportation provider advisory council; securing federal money; payment of operational deficit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.546.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.547 Authority; powers; assumption of legacy costs of acquired public transportation provider; adoption of public transit plan; design and operation of rolling rapid transit system; authority including Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne county; expenses in planning and operation of rolling rapid transit system; charging fares; public or private aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.547.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.548 Federal operating and capital assistance grants; report; coordination of services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.548.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.549 Acquisition of property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.549.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.550 Revenues; sources; assessment; collection of motor vehicle registration tax; asset management plan; report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.550.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.551 Bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.551.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.552 Financial obligation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.552.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 124.553 Acquisition, construction, and operation of public transportation system; approval of local road agency or department; terms and condition; execution of operating license agreement; rights-of-way and easements; procedural due process required for certain acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C124_AAct-387-of-2012_S124.553.md)

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