247.801 Definitions. Sec. 1. As used in this act: (1) “Commission” means the state transportation commission. (2) “Director” means the director of transportation. (3) “Department” means the department of transportation. History: 1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1964 ;– Am. 1978, Act 484, Imd. Eff. Dec. 1, 1978
247.802 Office of state highway commissioner abolished; transfer of power and duties; references. Sec. 2. The office of state highway commissioner is abolished and the powers and duties of that office are transferred to and vested in the commission. Any law referring to the state highway commissioner or office of state highway commissioner shall be […]
247.803 State transportation commission; appointment and terms of members; vacancies; bond. Sec. 3. The governor with the advice and consent of the senate shall appoint the first members of the commission for terms of 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, commencing on July 1, 1964. Except for terms commenced before the effective date of section […]
247.804 State transportation commission; officers; quorum; transaction of business. Sec. 4. The governor shall appoint 1 of the members of the commission as chairperson to serve at the pleasure of the governor. Each year by a majority vote of the members elected to and serving on the commission, the commission shall elect 1 of its […]
247.805 Director; appointment, qualifications, and term; deputy director. Sec. 5. (1) The governor shall appoint the director with the advice and consent of the senate. (2) The director shall possess proven executive and administrative abilities, preferably in the field of public or private transportation or public administration. (3) If the director is not a licensed […]
247.805a Bureau of urban and public transportation; chief administrative officer; deputy director of state transportation department. Sec. 5a. The chief administrative officer of the bureau of urban and public transportation of the state transportation department shall be appointed by the governor, shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, and shall serve as a deputy […]
247.806 State highway commission; transitional powers. Sec. 6. Before assuming the powers and duties of the present state highway commissioner the commission shall meet at least monthly at the call of the state highway commissioner and shall have the following powers and duties: (a) To consult with the state highway commissioner and serve as members […]
247.806a Powers of director. Sec. 6a. The director may do the following: (a) Organize the department and its work, supervise the work of the employees of the department, create, merge, and abolish organizational divisions within the department, and transfer or merge functions among those divisions in the interest of economy and efficiency. (b) Employ personnel […]
247.806b Film production located in state; authorization by director or commission to use property; exception; cooperation with Michigan film office; definitions. Sec. 6b. (1) The director or the commission may authorize a person engaged in the production of a film in this state to use without charge property owned by or under the control of […]
247.807 Powers and duties of commission. Sec. 7. (1) The commission’s powers and duties shall include: (a) The awarding of all contracts for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of the highways and transportation facilities under its jurisdiction, as provided by law. (b) The establishment of transportation policies for the guidance and direction of the director. […]
247.807a Definitions; partial payments to contractor; retaining portion of total amount earned; specifications; escrow account; escrow agent; escrow agreement; terms. Sec. 7a. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Completion” means the date when the construction, improvement, or maintenance of a bridge, highway, or other transportation facility is accepted in accordance with the contract documents, […]
247.808 Adoption of bylaws by commission. Sec. 8. The commission by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members may adopt bylaws pertaining to the following: (a) Any aspect of the commission’s organization and internal management not otherwise prescribed by law. (b) The administration of oaths. (c) The posting of bond by the director […]
247.809 Rules; violation as misdemeanor. Sec. 9. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the commission shall by an affirmative vote of 4 members promulgate rules to implement its powers and duties under this act, pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being […]
247.809a Conducting business at public meeting; notice. Sec. 9a. The business which the commission may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the commission held in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the […]
247.810 State highway commission; issuance and execution of documents and instruments. Sec. 10. Documents and instruments of any kind authorized to be issued or executed by the commission shall be issued or executed in the name of the “Michigan state highway commission” by the chairman of the commission, or to the extent expressly authorized by […]
247.811 State highway commission; compensation, expenses, meetings, offices. Sec. 11. The members of the commission and the director shall receive, in addition to compensation that may be appropriated, all reasonable and necessary expenses while performing their duties. The members of the commission are not required to devote their full time to their duties, but shall […]
247.812 State highway commission; conflict of interest. Sec. 12. Neither a member of the commission, the director, nor any officer of the department shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contract with the state or any political subdivision thereof which shall cause a substantial conflict of interest. History: 1964, Act 286, Imd. Eff. June […]
247.813 State highway commission; records of acts, proceedings, and transactions. Sec. 13. The commission shall keep accurate records of all its acts and proceedings and a complete account of all financial transactions of the department in accordance with the accounting laws of this state. History: 1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 ;– Am. 2018, […]
247.813a Availability of writings to public. Sec. 13a. A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the department or the commission in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections […]
247.814 Replacement of state highway commissioner on boards, commissions, authorities, and agencies. Sec. 14. The director or other person designated by the director shall replace the state highway commissioner on all boards, commissions, authorities, and agencies on which the commissioner holds membership by virtue of that office. History: 1964, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 4, 1965 […]
