Michigan Constitution Article XI - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYMENT
Here is the text and summary of Article XI – Public Officers and Employment from the Michigan Constitution of 1963:
Michigan Constitution – Article XI: Public Officers and Employment
Section 1 – Oath of Public Officers
All public officers, before entering their duties, must take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this state, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of _________ according to the best of my ability."
Section 2 – Term Limits for State Legislators and Executive Officers
State Representatives: Limited to 3 terms (6 years).
State Senators: Limited to 2 terms (8 years).
Executive Officers (Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General): Limited to 2 terms (8 years).
These limits are lifetime limits.
Approved by voters via constitutional amendment.
Section 3 – Additional Compensation Prohibited
Public officers shall receive only the compensation fixed by law. They cannot accept any other compensation (like bonuses or additional stipends) for public service duties.
Section 4 – Dual Office Holding Restrictions
No person holding a public office can simultaneously hold another incompatible office or position of employment in the state, political subdivisions, or school districts.
Section 5 – Removal or Suspension of Officers
The legislature can provide by law for the removal or suspension of public officers for misconduct or inability to perform their duties.
Section 6 – Merit System for State Employees
A state civil service commission shall oversee a merit-based system for state employment to ensure appointments and promotions are made based on merit, efficiency, and fitness.
Section 7 – Residency Requirement
The legislature may establish residency requirements for public employees.
Section 8 – Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Public officers and employees must disclose any personal or financial interest in matters they participate in officially. Procedures to address such conflicts may be established by law.
Section 9 – Ethics Commission
The legislature may create an independent ethics commission to monitor compliance with ethics laws for public officials and employees.
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