Section R. 29.3201 - Board; election of officers; quorum; voting; presiding officerRule 201.
(1) During the month of December each year, the board shall elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, and board secretary to serve during the following calendar year.(2) The chairperson shall be elected on the basis of his or her ability to preside.(3) The chairperson or a designee shall preside over regular and special meetings.(4) If the chairperson temporarily vacates the chair or is absent for any reason, the vice chairperson shall preside, discharging the responsibilities and duties and exercising the rights of the elected chairperson.(5) If the chairperson temporarily vacates the chair or is absent, and the vice chairperson is also absent, the board secretary shall preside, discharging the responsibilities and duties and exercising the rights of the elected chairperson.Mich. Admin. Code R. 29.3201