WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration;

WHEREAS, when creating the Michigan Economic Growth Authority, the Michigan Legislature determined that it was in the public interest to promote private investment and to encourage job creation, and job upgrading for residents of this state;

WHEREAS, reorganization of the membership of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority and enhanced transparency and accountability measures are necessary to assure public confidence in the activities of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority and its continued effectiveness in attracting and retaining jobs in this state;

WHEREAS, there is a continuing need to reorganize functions among state departments to ensure efficient administration and effectiveness of government;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:

V. MISCELLANEOUS

A. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected by this Order.

B. All rules, regulations, orders, contracts, and agreements relating to the functions transferred under this Order lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, repealed, or rescinded.

C. This Order shall not abate any criminal action commenced by this state prior to the effective date of this Order.

D. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.

In fulfillment of the requirements under Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the provisions of this Order are effective 60 days after the filing of this Order.

History: 2010, E.R.O. No. 2010-3, Eff. May 22, 2010