Act No. 440

Public Acts of 2004

Approved by the Governor

December 16, 2004

Filed with the Secretary of State

December 21, 2004

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 21, 2004

STATE OF MICHIGAN

92ND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

Introduced by Reps. Caul, LaSata, Ruth Johnson, Hart, Moolenaar, Stahl, Hager, Howell, Wenke, Brown, Vander Veen and Sak

ENROLLED HOUSE BILL No. 5645

AN ACT to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled "Of county officers," by amending section 91 (MCL 53.91).

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

Sec. 91. (1) The register of deeds shall appoint a deputy or deputies, 1 of whom shall serve as the chief deputy. The register shall employ personnel necessary to perform the functions and duties of the office of register of deeds. The number of employees shall be approved by the county board of commissioners.

(2) Before taking office, a person appointed under this section shall take the constitutional oath of office as required by section 1 of 1951 PA 22, MCL 15.151.

(3) The register of deeds may revoke his or her appointment at any time.

(4) An appointment or revocation made under this section shall be in writing and filed with the county clerk.

This act is ordered to take immediate effect.

Clerk of the House of Representatives

Secretary of the Senate

Approved

Governor