Compiled Laws, Chapter 168. Michigan Election Law § 168.965

Sec. 965. In the event that a petition for the recall of an officer having duties to perform in connection with the election on such question is filed, the official with whom the petition is filed shall appoint some other impartial public officer having knowledge of the election laws involved and such officer thereupon shall discharge the election duties only of the officer sought to be recalled until the result on the question of the recall is finally determined; the public officer so appointed to act shall receive no additional compensation for his services.