CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP IN BENZIE COUNTY MICHIGAN
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TOWNSHIP LAW



There are many laws that govern townships, but the two main laws dealing with township administration and governance are:

General township laws, the Revised Statutes of 1846, R.S. of 1846 (Chapter 41 of the Michigan Compiled Laws)
Charter Township Act (Chapter 42 of the Michigan Compiled Laws)

All Michigan laws are available to the public on the free, searchable Michigan Legislative Website. The laws can be searched by keyword, or Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) number, such as “41.721” or “42.8”. All current legislation, including House and Senate bills, can be accessed and tracked as well.

Public Acts Worth Knowing:
Americans With Disabilities Act (U.S.)
Freedom of Information Act
The General Property Tax Act
Incompatible Public Offices Act
Michigan Election Law
Open Meetings Act
Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act (Michigan)
Police and Fire Protection Act
Political Activities by Public Employees
Public Improvements Act
Michigan Right to Farm Act

Michigan Planning Enabling Act
Michigan Zoning Enabling Act
Standards of Conduct for Public Officers and Employees
Township Ordinances Act
Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act


​Michigan Statutes:
Michigan Compiled Laws Search

Michigan Opinions:
Michigan Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Opinions Search
Attorney General Opinions Search


Michigan Administrative Rules:
Michigan Administrative Code Search

​Federal Laws:
U.S. Code Search
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Phone: (231) 352-9791 | Fax: (231) 352-6689
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  • HOME
  • Staff
  • Meetings & Minutes
    • Upcoming Meeting Info
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Archived Minutes
  • A - E
    • ADA Compliance
    • Assessment
    • Airport
    • Audits
    • Blight
    • Board of Review
    • Budget & Finances
    • Cemeteries
    • Clean Up Days & Garbage Disposal
    • Elections & Voting
    • Environment
    • Enforcement
  • F - Z
    • Fireworks
    • Fire & Rescue
    • Newsletters
    • Planning
    • Policy & Procedure Manual
    • Records & FOIA
    • Recycling
    • Roads
    • Support Services
    • Taxes
    • Volunteering
    • Zoning
    • Zoning Board of Appeals
  • General Township
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    • Salaries
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