NATIONAL EMERGENCY; DUTIES OF ADJUTANT GENERAL

MCL ch. 32, subtit. Act 270 of 1939

in effect

MCL 32.101 Adjutant general; responsibilities in national emergency.

32.101. Adjutant general; responsibilities in national emergency. Sec. 1. When a national emergency shall require the service of citizens of this state in the armed forces of the United States, the adjutant general of Michigan shall, in addition to his other duties, be directly responsible to the secretary of war of the United States for each of the following activities: (1) The mobilization of the Michigan national guard and the Michigan naval force for federal service; (2) The execution of a plan, in cooperation with competent federal authority, for volunteer recruiting within this state; (3) The execution of a plan, in cooperation with competent federal authority, for the operation of a system of selective service within this state when, and if, the congress of the United States shall enact a statute for the same. 1939, Act 270, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939; CL 1948, 32.101

MCL 32.102 Adjutant general; preparation for national emergency in peacetime, approval, effect.

32.102. Adjutant general; preparation for national emergency in peacetime, approval, effect. Sec. 2. In time of peace, the adjutant general of Michigan shall anticipate such contingencies and shall prepare detailed plans for the effectuation of each of the same. These plans, after having the approval of the war department, shall be submitted to the governor of Michigan and when approved by the governor of Michigan shall have the full force and effect of law. 1939, Act 270, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939; CL 1948, 32.102

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