Can a township employer withhold...
No. Michigan employers may not withhold a paycheck even if an employee (or former employee) has retained the employer’s property. The payc...
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Can a general law township have more than five members on its Township Board?
Yes. A township board typically consists of a supervisor, treasurer, clerk, and two trustees. However, if your township has a population greater than 5,000 at the most recent census (or more than 3,000 registered electors) then two additional trustees may be added, bringing the board total to seven individuals. See MCL 41.70.
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Can the Township enter into a co...
A Township can only enter into such a sales contract if the property is no longer being used for a public purpose. Michigan courts have defi...
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