Section amended. Compensation of commissioner, how fixed. Per diem of school examiners. Clerk. How paid. [No. 21.] AN ACT to amend section ten of act number one hundred forty-seven of the Public Acts of eighteen hundred ninetyone, entitled "An act to provide for the election of a county commissioner of schools and for the payment of school examiners, to define the duties and fix the compensation of the same and to repeal all acts and parts of acts conflicting with the provisions of this act," the same being section five thousand eight hundred eighty-five of the Compiled Laws of nineteen hundred fifteen. The People of the State of Michigan enact: SECTION 1. Section ten of act number one hundred fortyseven of the Public Acts of eighteen hundred ninety-one, entitled "An act to provide for the election of a county commissioner of schools and for the payment of school examiners, to define the duties and fix the compensation of the same and to repeal all acts and parts of acts conflicting with the provisions of this act," the same being section five thousand eight hundred eighty-five of the Compiled Laws of nineteen hundred fifteen, is hereby amended to read as follows: SEC. 10. The compensation of each county commissioner of schools shall be determined by the board of supervisors of each county, respectively, but the compensation shall not be fixed at a sum less than five hundred dollars per annum in any county where there are thirty schoolrooms; at not less than seven hundred fifty dollars per annum where there are more than seventy schoolrooms; at not less than one thousand dollars per annum where there are one hundred schoolrooms and not less than twelve hundred dollars where there are one hundred twenty-five schoolrooms; not less than thirteen hundred fifty dollars where there are one hundred fifty schoolrooms; not less than fifteen hundred dollars where there are one hundred seventy-five schoolrooms; not less than two thousand dollars per annum where there are over three hundred schoolrooms; in estimating the number of schoolrooms in any county, all graded schools whether operating under a general or special charter shall be included. Each member of the board of school examiners, other than the county commissioner, shall receive four dollars for each day actually employed in the duties of his office and his actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in the discharge of his official duties in his own county. The compensation of any clerk when appointed as provided in this act shall be determined by the county commissioner. The compensation of members of the county board of school examiners and of any clerk appointed by the county commissioner shall be paid monthly from the county treasury upon such examiner or clerk filing with the county paid monthly. viso, detailed statement. clerk a certified statement of his or her account which shall give in separate items the nature and amount of the service for which compensation is claimed. The compensation of the Commissioner county commissioner shall be paid monthly from the county treasury: Provided, That in no case shall the county commissioner receive any order for compensation from the county clerk until he has filed a certified statement from the Superintendent of Public Instruction that all reports required of the county commissioner have been properly made and filed with said superintendent: Provided further, That no county Further procommissioner shall receive an order for compensation until he shall have filed with the county clerk a detailed statement under oath showing what schools have been visited by him during the preceding month and what amount of time was employed in each school, naming the township and school district. The actual and necessary traveling expenses of the commissioner incurred in the discharge of his official duties in his own county and the necessary and all contingent expenses for printing, postage, stationery, record books, grading registers, telephone rental, rent of rooms for public examinations, teachers' or school officers' meetings, shall be audited and allowed by the board of supervisors or the county board. of auditors. Approved March 29, 1917. [No. 22.] AN ACT to amend section two of chapter one of act number one hundred sixty-four of the Public Acts of eighteen hundred eighty-one, entitled "An act to revise and consolidate the laws relating to public instruction and primary schools, and to repeal all statutes and acts contravening the provisions of this act," being section five thousand six hundred forty-two of the Compiled Laws of nineteen hundred fifteen. The People of the State of Michigan enact: SECTION 1. Section two of chapter one of act number one Section hundred sixty-four of the Public Acts of eighteen hundred amended. eighty-one, entitled "An act to revise and consolidate the laws relating to public instruction and primary schools, and to repeal all statutes and acts contravening the provisions of this act," being section five thousand six hundred fortytwo of the Compiled Laws of nineteen hundred fifteen, is hereby amended to read as follows: SEC. 2. In order to organize the work of the Department Deputy of Public Instruction and assist the superintendent in the superintend performance of his duties in supervising public education, instruction. ent of public Duty. Salary. Proviso, assistant superintend ents. Salaries. Tax clause. he may appoint a deputy superintendent of public instruction Supervision of state capitol. Leasing of outside quarters. [No. 23.] AN ACT to define the powers and duties of the Board of State Auditors in regard to assigning, equipping and maintaining quarters for the various State departments. The People of the State of Michigan enact: SECTION 1. The Board of State Auditors shall have charge of and general supervision over the State capitol and office buildings belonging to the State, located in the city of Lansing with full power to properly equip, maintain and keep the same in repair. When necessary said board may make temporary leases of outside quarters in the name of the State. Said board shall designate the various departments which shall occupy and have authority to transfer them to the quarters assigned to them in said buildings so owned or leased by the State. Approved March 29, 1917. [No. 24.] AN ACT to amend the title and section one of act number two hundred of the Session Laws of eighteen hundred forty-nine, entitled "An act to authorize township boards to raise money in certain cases, to defray township expenses," as amended, being section two thousand one hundred twenty-eight of the Compiled Laws of nineteen hundred fifteen. ended. section The People of the State of Michigan enact : SECTION 1. The title and section one of act number two Title and hundred of the Session Laws of eighteen hundred forty-nine, entitled "An act to authorize township boards to raise money in certain cases, to defray township expenses," as amended, being section two thousand one hundred twenty-eight of the Compiled Laws of nineteen hundred fifteen, are hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE. An Act to authorize township boards to raise money by tax, or by borrowing, in certain cases, to defray township expenses. not noted. SECTION 1. Whenever the qualified electors of any town- When conship, at the annual township meeting, shall neglect or refuse tingent tax to vote such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the ordinary township expenses, or to meet any emergency expenses, the township board of any such township is hereby authorized, at any regular meeting, to vote such sum or sums as may be necessary for that purpose, not exceeding in any one year the sum of one-half of one per cent of the assessed valuation, and said township board may authorize and direct, by resolution, the supervisor and township clerk to borrow such sum as may be necessary, not exceeding one thousand dollars in any one year, for the payment of such expenses and to issue the obligations of the township therefor. Approved March 29, 1917. 7 [No. 25.] AN ACT to amend section one of chapter twelve of act number three of the Public Acts of eighteen hundred ninetyfive, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of villages within the State of Michigan, and defining their powers and duties," being section two thousand seven hundred seventy-five of the Compiled Laws of nineteen hundred fifteen. The People of the State of Michigan enact: SECTION 1. Section one of chapter twelve of act number three of the Public Acts of eighteen hundred ninety-five, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of villages within the State of Michigan, and defining their powers and duties," being section two thousand seven hundred seventyfive of the Compiled Laws of nineteen hundred fifteen, is hereby amended to read as follows: SEC. 1. It shall be lawful for any village having a resi dent population of not less than two hundred fifty inhabitants, to acquire by purchase or to construct, operate and maintain either independently or in connection with the water works of the village, either within or without the village, works for the purpose of supplying such village and the inhabitants thereof, or either, with gas, electric or other lights, at such times and on such terms and conditions as the council of any such village shall direct. Approved March 29, 1917. |