Michigan official directory and legislative manual for the years .. . ds sold bythe state are patented by the governor. He has the general charge of prosecut-ing trespasses on state lands and the appointment of trespass agents. He issueslicenses to homestead settlers and takee steps to restore to market forfeitedhomesteads. He has the custody of all books and papers relating to public lands,and keeps the records of sale and disposition of all public lands; sends lists oflands sold to county treasurers for the purpose of assessment for taxation. Heis a member of the board of state auditors, sta
Michigan official directory and legislative manual for the years .. . ds sold bythe state are patented by the governor. He has the general charge of prosecut-ing trespasses on state lands and the appointment of trespass agents. He issueslicenses to homestead settlers and takee steps to restore to market forfeitedhomesteads. He has the custody of all books and papers relating to public lands,and keeps the records of sale and disposition of all public lands; sends lists oflands sold to county treasurers for the purpose of assessment for taxation. Heis a member of the board of state auditors, state board of equalization, board ofstate canvassers, board of control for reclamation of swamp lands, and board ofreview for the assessment of telegraph and telephone lines. He verifies and,approves all claims for bounty, and appoints weighmen and inspectors underprovisions of the act to encourage the manufacture of beet sugar in the No. 227, public acts of 1899, makes the commissioner a member of the fores-try commission. (a) See note, p. 188, C. L. JOHN J. CARTON,Speaker House of Representatives. DEPARTMENT DUTIES. 673 DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF LAND OFFICE Has immediate and personal charge and supervision of the routine work of thedepartment, and in the absence of the commissioner performs the duties of thatoffice. ATTORNEY GENERALS DEPARTMENT. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. He is required to prosecute and defend all actions in the supreme court inwhich the state shall be interested, and when requested by the governor, or anystate officer, or the legislature, he is required to appear for the people in anycourt or tribunal in any matter, civil or criminal, in which the state or any de-partment of the government may be interested. He is required to give opinionson questions submitted to him by the legislature, the governor, or any stateofficer. He is bound to consult with and advise prosecuting attorneys whenrequested in all matters pertaining to the duties of their offices
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