Michigan Administrative Code Department - Military & Veteran's Affairs
Michigan Administrative Code — Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, highlighting its structure, major rule sets, and key provisions:
🏛️ Department Organization (§ R 32.11 – R 32.16, Office of the Director & Adjutant General)
These rules define the structure, authority, and duties of the Director and Adjutant General’s office, including administrative oversight and military alignment within the department. ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us+15law.cornell.edu+15regulations.justia.com+15
⚔️ National Guard Divisions
Army National Guard Division (§ R 32.21–32.27): Covers organization, training, and readiness standards.
Air National Guard Division (§ R 32.31–32.36): Sets out rules specific to Michigan’s Air National Guard. casetext.com+2law.cornell.edu+2law.cornell.edu+2
💰 Financial Oversight (§ R 32.41 – R 32.45, Comptroller Division & § R 32.51, US Property & Fiscal Officer)
Comptroller Division: Manages budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting across military branches.
US Property & Fiscal Officer: Oversees federal logistical assets and ensures fiscal compliance. law.cornell.edu
🛡️ Michigan Defense Force (§ R 32.61)
Establishes the Volunteer Defense Force, outlining eligibility, activation authority, and state duties. ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us+13law.cornell.edu+13casetext.com+13
🏥 Veterans Homes (§ R 32.71 – R 32.89)
The code provides comprehensive governance for state-operated veterans’ homes:
Purpose & Definitions (§ R 32.71 & R 32.72): Clarifies terms like “applicant,” “asset divestment,” and “contract” en.wikipedia.org+12law.cornell.edu+12law.cornell.edu+12
Eligibility, Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges (§ R 32.73–R 32.74): Criteria for entry and involuntary movement.
Bed-Hold Policy (§ R 32.75)
Financial & Contractual Requirements (§ R 32.76–R 32.82): Covers asset disclosure, financial responsibility, and admission agreements. ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us+15law.cornell.edu+15law.cornell.edu+15
Appeals Process (§ R 32.83–R 32.89): Procedural protections for residents, including compliance hearings and judicial review.
💵 Military Family Relief Fund (§ R 200.50)
Provides emergency grants to service members and families, capped at $2,000 per calendar year unless the Adjutant General grants a waiver in emergencies. regulations.justia.com
🏛️ Veterans’ Trust Fund
Established under the Veterans’ Trust Fund Board of Trustees, this set of regulations administers grants directly to eligible veterans for needs like lost income, medical costs, burial, and more. regulations.justia.com+1casetext.com+1
🧭 How to Find and Use These Rules
The Michigan Administrative Code can be browsed by department/bureau via the [Michigan Administrative Rules Division website] casetext.com+11ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us+11michbar.org+11.
Historical context and effective dates are available in the code's history notes and Michigan Register supplements. michigan.gov.
✅ In Summary
Structure: Organized into rule parts covering department leadership, military components, veterans' facilities, and aid programs.
Scope: From Guard readiness to veteran home management, state emergency assistance, and veteran-specific grant funds.
Access: Online searchable by bureau via Michigan’s Administrative Code portal; updates reflect rule changes at time of effect.
Would you like to explore a specific division in depth? For instance:
The precise eligibility criteria for Veterans Home admission
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