Michigan Laws 16.279 – Commission of agriculture; appointment, qualifications, and terms of members; vacancy; election of officers; quorum; conducting business at public meeting; notice
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 16.279
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
The commission of agriculture shall consist of 5 members, not more than 3 of whom shall be members of the same political party, appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The term of office of each member shall be 4 years, except that of members first appointed 2 shall be appointed for 1 year, 1 shall be appointed for 2 years, 1 shall be appointed for 3 years, and 1 shall be appointed for 4 years. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term. The commission shall elect from its members officers as it considers advisable. A majority of the commission members shall be required to constitute a quorum. The business which the commission of agriculture may perform shall be conducted at a meeting of the commission held in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being section 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976.