Council 23 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees v. Wayne County Civil Service Commission

The sole question presented on this appeal is whether PA 1968, No 188 (MCLA 1970 Cum Supp § 38.413a [Stat Ann 1970 Cum Supp §5.1191(13.1)]) is constitutional. The trial court held that the act was unconstitutional on two grounds: First, it was the trial court’s ruling that art 11, § 6 of the Constitution of 1963 precludes the legislature from passing an act governing administration of a local civil service system. Second, the trial court held that Act No 188 was a violation of the equal protection of the laws.

PA 1968, No 188, effective June 21, 1968, amends PA 1941, No 370 (MCLA § 38.401 et…