# Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1353: Legislative findings > Michigan · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1353 ## Section - **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1353 - **Heading:** Legislative findings - **Jurisdiction:** Michigan - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 141 / Act Act-554-of-2008 / Section 141.1353 ## Text Sec. 3. The legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) That there exists in this state a continuing need to strengthen and revitalize the economy of this state and of local units of government in this state and that it is in best interests of this state and local units of government in this state to promote tourism and convention business in order to assist in the prevention of unemployment and the alleviation of the conditions of unemployment, to preserve existing jobs, to facilitate economic development, and to create new jobs to meet employment demands. (b) That it is necessary for the promotion of general welfare and a valid public purpose to assist and encourage the acquisition, construction, improvement, enlargement, renewal, replacement, repairing, financing, furnishing, and equipping of regional convention facilities and the real property on which they are located, to refinance these activities, and to enter into contracts and procure services necessary and appropriate for the development and ongoing management and operation of regional convention facilities in an efficient and effective manner. (c) That a regional convention facility authority created under this act and the powers conferred by this act constitute a necessary program and serve a necessary public purpose. History: 2008, Act 554, Eff. Jan. 20, 2009 ## Nearby sections - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1351 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1351.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1353 Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1353.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1355 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1355.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1357 Qualified metropolitan area; creation of authority; authority as municipal public body corporate and politic; powers, duties, and jurisdictions; name; transfer of qualified convention facility from qualified city to authority; exemption from taxes and special assessments; presumption of validity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1357.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1359 Board of directors; membership; qualifications; "local government" defined; terms; vacancy; filing of appointment; oath; compensation; individuals prohibited from appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1359.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1361 Board; meeting; election of chairperson and officers; actions requiring unanimous consent; business conducted at public meeting; availability of records and documents to public; system of accounts; annual audit; budget; contracts; use of competitive procurement methods; exceptions; purchases; preferences; procedures to monitor performance of contracts; procurement policy; employment of personnel; certain actions prohibited; citizens advisory council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1361.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1363 Chief executive officer; appointment; compensation; duties; responsibilities; service; powers; bond; certain conduct prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1363.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1365 Board member or officer, appointee, or employee of authority; discharge of duties; nonpartisan; reliance on certain opinions, reports, or statements; adoption of bylaws; personal liability; insurance; conflicts of interest; ethics manual; removal of board member from office; filing financial disclosure statement; rules; interest in or employment by entity after termination of board membership or employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1365.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1367 Authority; powers and duties; levy of tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1367.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1369 Transfer of qualified convention facility to authority; resolution disapproving transfer; leasing of qualified convention facility to authority; lease requirements; actions to occur on transfer date; duties and obligations of authority; certain contracts, agreements, conveyances, rights, obligations, or liabilities as voidable; cancellation or termination of agreement to which local government is party; reversion; agreement to make capital improvements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1369.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1371 Transfer of employees to authority; reassignment of employees within local government; representation; rights and benefits; effect of transfer on pension benefits or credits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1371.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1373 Revenue sources; establishment of regional convention facility operating trust fund; expenditures; financial obligation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1373.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1375 Bonds or municipal securities; issuance; interest rate exchange or swap, hedge, or similar agreements; creation of reserve fund; pledge; filing; issuance and delivery of notes; maturity; use of proceeds; exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1375.md) - [Mich. Comp. Laws § 141.1377 Evidences of indebtedness or liability as contract; assumption and performance of obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1377.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C141_AAct-554-of-2008_S141.1353. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.