MCL - Section 18.23 - Michigan Legislature

MCL - Section 18.23 - Michigan Legislature Skip to content Michigan Legislature Michigan Compiled Laws Complete Through PA 7 of 2026 MCL Complete Through PA 7 of 2026 Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:00 AM Senate adjourned until 04/14/26 10:00 AM House adjourned until Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:30 PM House adjourned until 04/14/26 1:30 PM Home Legislature Legislative Document Search Bills Resolutions Joint Resolutions Concurrent Resolutions Calendars Committees Committee Bill Records Committee Meetings Initiatives/Alternative Measures Journals Legislators Public Acts (Signed Bills) Rules and Schedules Laws MCL Search Public Act MCL Search Michigan Constitution MCL Chapter Index Executive Orders Executive Reorganization Orders MCL Tables and Appropriation Acts More Archives Historical Documents Committee Meeting Notifications Legislative Directory Michigan Manuals Publications Related Sites Help Sign Up Log In MCL - Section 18.23 Download Section

Chapter 18 E.R.O. No. 1973-5

Previous Section Next Section

EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION ORDER (EXCERPT) E.R.O. No. 1973-5 18.23 Michigan commission on criminal justice. WHEREAS, Executive Order 1970-12 created the Office of Criminal Justice Programs and described its composition, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities; and WHEREAS, Executive Order 1973-7 ordered certain transfers and reorganizations which affect Executive Order 1970-12; and WHEREAS, additional reorganizations are necessary to insure the orderly transfer of the Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Department of Administration and the more effective utilization of resources; THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN, Governor of the State of Michigan, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Michigan, do hereby order that the Commission on Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement established by Executive Order 1970-12 be abolished. A Michigan Commission on Criminal Justice is hereby created within the Department of Administration which shall have the following powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities; 1. to recommend goals and standards for Michigan's criminal justice system and to relate these recommendations to a timetable for implementation. 2. to review the comprehensive law enforcement and criminal justice plans prepared each year by the Office of Criminal Justice Programs and to submit its recommendations regarding such plans to the Governor through its Chairman prior to the submittal to the federal government. 3. to make recommendation through its chairman to the Governor regarding the decisions of the Administrator of the Office of Criminal Justice Programs pertaining to applications submitted for funding pursuant to the State's comprehensive plan; and 4. to undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Governor. The Commission shall consist of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and such committees, councils and task forces as may be designated by the Governor. Terms of members shall be at the pleasure of the Governor. The Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Office of Criminal Justice Programs. The Organized Crime Prevention Council and the Juvenile Delinquency Advisory Council established by Executive Order 1970-12 are hereby abolished. The provisions of Executive Order 1973-7 regarding the abolition of the Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice and the transfer of the Organized Crime Prevention Council and the Juvenile Delinquency Advisory Council shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with this Executive Order. The Administrator of the Office of Criminal Justice Programs is hereby authorized to approve and reject applications for funds available through the Federal Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, in behalf of the Governor and in a manner consistent with the State's comprehensive plan and state laws and regulations. All other powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities set forth for the Office of Criminal Justice Programs in Executive Order 1970-12 shall be retained as described therein. History: 1973, E.R.O. No. 1973-5, Eff. Aug. 10, 1973 Compiler's Notes: The above was promulgated June 11, 1973, as Executive Order No. 1973-8 and contained no effective date provision.

Acceptable Use Policy Privacy Policy DMCA Policy Comment Form Legislative Directory Accessibility Site Map Bills Meetings Laws The Michigan Legislature Website is a free service of the Legislative Service Bureau in cooperation with the Michigan Legislative Council, the Michigan House of Representatives, the Michigan Senate, and the Library of Michigan. This site is intended to provide accurate and timely legislative information to the citizens of the State of Michigan and other interested parties. Additional historical documents can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan. The information obtained from this site is not intended to replace official versions of that information and is subject to revision. The Legislature presents this information, without warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of the information, timeliness, or completeness. If you believe the information is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete or if you have problems accessing or reading the information, please send your concerns to the appropriate agency using the online Comment Form in the bar above this text.