MCL 48.37 Deputy; Appointment, Duties, Oath, and Bond; Employment and Bond of Personnel; Liability For Acts, Defaults, and Misconduct; Prosecution

• Library: Michigan Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Public Act 321 of the 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: MCL 48.37

The county treasurer shall appoint a deputy, who, in the absence of the treasurer from the office, or in case of a vacancy in the office, or a disability of the treasurer to perform the duties of the office, may perform all the duties of the office of treasurer, until the vacancy is filled or the disability is removed. The county treasurer may revoke those appointments at any time. The deputy shall qualify by taking the constitutional oath of office and filing a bond, if the county board of commissioners determines that an individual bond is necessary. The treasurer may employ personnel necessary and approved by the county board of commissioners. In a county having a civil service, employment of personnel shall be in accordance with Act No. 370 of the Public Acts of 1941, as amended, being sections 38.401 to 38.428 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. All appointments and revocations of appointments shall be in writing. A treasurer shall not be responsible for the acts, defaults, and misconduct in office of a deputy or any other employee in the treasurer's office accruing without the knowledge or negligence of ...