(1) A corporation which has completed the purposes for which it was organized shall be dissolved by the adoption of a resolution by a 2/3 majority of its directors, which resolution shall be approved by a majority of the governing body of the municipality and filed with the secretary of state.
  (2) At any time during the existence of a corporation, the voters of the municipality for which the corporation was organized shall have the right of referendum on the continued existence of the corporation. A referendum on the continued existence of a corporation shall be conducted pursuant to the laws of the municipality which provide for the referendum of ordinances generally. If a majority of those voting approve the rescission of the resolution approving the articles of incorporation, the dissolution of the corporation shall be effective 90 days after certification of a majority of the votes cast. Provided however, that if the corporation has, prior to the date it is to be dissolved pursuant to this section entered into contracts or issued bonds or notes the corporation shall remain in existence after the date it would otherwise be dissolved but only for purpose of carrying out its obligations under such contracts, bonds or notes. A certification of the referendum vote shall be filed with the secretary of state. Another corporation may not be incorporated for a municipality within 5 years after the effective date of a corporation’s dissolution by referendum under this section.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 125.1633

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Corporation: means a corporation organized pursuant to this act. See Michigan Laws 125.1603
  • Governing body: means the body in which the legislative powers of a municipality are vested. See Michigan Laws 125.1603
  • Municipality: means a county, city, village, or township. See Michigan Laws 125.1603
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o