Mich. Comp. Laws § 168.21 : — MICHIGAN ELECTION LAWCHAPTER II. BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS, BOARDS OF CANVASSERS, AND CLERKS — Secretary of state; chief election officer, powers and duties TEXT PDF The secretary of state shall be the chief election officer of the state and shall have supervisory control over local election officials in the performance of their duties under the provisions of this act. MCL 168.21 1954, Act 116, Eff. 6/1/1955 .