For the purpose of assessing and collecting taxes for state, county, and school purposes, the city shall be considered the same as a township, and all provisions of law relative to the collection of, and accounting for, such taxes and the penalties and interest thereon shall apply. For the purpose of collecting state, county, and school taxes, the Treasurer shall perform the same duties and have the same powers as township treasurers under state law.
Statutory reference:
Mandatory that Charter provide for levy, collection and return of state, county and school taxes, see M.C.L.A. § 117.3(i)