Terms Used In Michigan Laws 390.712

  • 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.
  • board: means the board of control of Saginaw valley state university. See Michigan Laws 390.711
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
   There is established a “board of control”, to consist of 8 members to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate for terms of 8 years, except of the members first appointed 2 shall serve for 2 years, 2 for 4 years, 2 for 6 years and 2 for 8 years. The president of the institution shall be ex officio a member of the board without the right to vote.