2003 House Bill 4950 / Public Act 205

Introduced in the House

July 15, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To allow superintendents hired by charter townships to have the title "township managers".

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

Sept. 30, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 7, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would allow boards of charter townships which have not appointed a township superintendent to employ a township manager who would serve at the pleasure of the board superintendents.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To allow boards of charter townships which have not appointed a township superintendent to employ a township manager who would serve at the pleasure of the board superintendents, and who would have the title "township manager".

Received in the Senate

Oct. 8, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

Nov. 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 6, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow boards of charter townships which have not appointed a township superintendent to employ a township manager who would serve at the pleasure of the board superintendents, and who would have the title "township manager".

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 25, 2003