Resignations shall be made as follows:
  1. By officers appointed by the governor alone, or by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate, or both branches of the legislature, to the governor;

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 201.1

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  2. By all other officers holding their offices by appointment, and not by election, to the body, board, or officer that appointed them;
  3. By all other officers holding their offices by election, to the governor, if the governor is authorized to fill the vacancy created by the resignation.