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AGO 1950 NO. 240 >

(1) Township electorate may authorize tax levy in excess of 40 mill aggregate limitation, but not in excess of specific limitation, where purpose is retirement of bonds for capital improvements.(2) Election at town meeting is proper method for authorization of tax levy in excess of 40 mill limitation.(3) Two-thirds majority vote of electorate necessary to authorize issuance of township bonds.