Commissioners debate 1897 veterans' preference and delay appointment
A resident argued a 1897 Michigan veterans' preference law requires giving preference for certain appointments; the county prosecutor said he does not advise the board on that employment law and commissioners voted to continue the appointment to seek clarity.
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A discussion about whether a near-130-year-old Michigan law requires veterans preference for public appointments prompted commissioners to pause an appointment process for the county's road commission vacancy.
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