Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 324. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection § 324.74302

Sec. 74302. (1) The department shall create a foundation to be known as the Michigan state parks foundation. The foundation shall exercise its powers, functions, and duties independently of the department of natural resources. The foundation shall be governed by an executive board consisting of the director who shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member, and 13 voting members who shall be appointed by the governor.

(2) The members of the foundation who are appointed by the governor pursuant to subsection (1) shall serve for a term of 4 years or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later, except that of the members first appointed, 3 shall serve for 1 year, 3 shall serve for 2 years, and 3 shall serve for 3 years.

(3) If a vacancy occurs on the foundation from the members appointed by the governor, an appointment shall be made for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The governor may remove appointed foundation members for neglect of duty or malfeasance in relation to the member's foundation duties.

(4) The foundation shall meet immediately upon complete formation and then shall meet at least quarterly.

(5) Seven members of the foundation shall constitute a quorum for the conducting of business. The foundation shall select a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and other officials from the membership as the members of the foundation consider necessary.

(6) A member of the foundation shall not receive compensation for his or her services but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties as a member of the foundation.

(7) The department shall provide staff assistance to the foundation as necessary for it to carry out its functions.

(8) The business the executive board of the foundation may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the board held in compliance with the open meetings act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meetings shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976.