APPOINTING DESIGNEES FOR TOWNSHIP TREASURERS

House Bill 4209 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Bradley Slagh

Committee:  Local Government and Municipal Finance

Complete to 5-15-19

SUMMARY:

House Bill 4209 would amend the General Property Tax Act to allow township treasurers to appoint a designee to act on their behalf for tax collection purposes under certain conditions.

Under the act, the treasurer of a township must remain in his or her office “at some convenient place in the township” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to receive taxes for the township during the following days:

·         At least one business day between December 25 and December 31, unless the township has a special arrangement with a local financial institution to receive taxes on its behalf.

·         The last day that taxes are due and payable before being returned as delinquent.

·         The last day that taxes are due and payable for a summer tax levy before interest is added.

The bill would allow the township treasurer to appoint a designee to take his or her place at the office during these times. A designee in this case could be a deputy treasurer or other individual who serves the township as an employee or elected official.

MCL 211.44

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 4209 would have no fiscal impact on state or local government.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Nick Kelly

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Ben Gielczyk

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.