Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 460. Public Utilities § 460.4a

Sec. 4a. (1) Except as otherwise provided under this act, the commission is subject to Executive Reorganization Order No. 2003-1, MCL 445.2011.

(2) Funding for the commission shall be as provided under 1972 PA 299, MCL 460.111 to 460.120, and as otherwise provided by law.

(3) The commission shall be an autonomous entity within the department of labor and economic growth. The statutory authority, powers, duties, and functions, including personnel, property, budgeting, records, procurement, and other management related functions, shall be retained by the commission. The department of labor and economic growth shall provide support and coordinated services as requested by the commission and shall be reimbursed for that service as provided under subsection (2).

(4) The chairperson of the commission shall be appointed as provided under section 2.  1

(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede the transfers of authority made under the following executive orders: