Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 324. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection § 324.2605

Sec. 2605. (1) A member of the board shall serve for a term of 3 years, except that of the members first appointed, 3 shall serve for a term of 2 years and 3 shall serve for a term of 1 year.

(2) A member of the board serves at the pleasure of the governor. The governor may remove a member at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. The governor shall fill any vacancies on the board.

(3) If a vacancy occurs on the board, the governor shall make an appointment for the unexpired term.

(4) The governor shall appoint a member of the board as chairperson. The governor may appoint other members of the board to other board offices. Officers of the board serve at the pleasure of the governor.

(5) Members of the board shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed by this state for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as members.

(6) A majority of the members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the board. A majority of the members of the board present and serving are required for official action of the board.

(7) The business that the board may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the board, respectively, held in compliance with the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.

(8) A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the board in the performance of an official function is subject to the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.

(9) The board may adopt operating procedures that are consistent with this part.

(10) The board may incur expenses necessary to carry out its duties under this part.