TOWNSHIP LAWS

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)

Michigan Statutes
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: 

​Michigan Compiled Laws Search

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 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