Section R. 205.908 - Service of petitionRule 8.
(1) The appellant in any case initiated before the commissioner of revenue shall forthwith serve a copy of the petition upon the administrator of the city, or any agent within the city, designated by the administrator. The appellant shall then file proof of service with the commissioner of revenue within 5 days after such service. If proof of service is filed with the commissioner of revenue by mail the postmark will be considered the date of filing.(2) Such service upon the administrator or his designated agent may be made by the appellant or his representative either personally or by registered or certified mail with the return receipt demanded.Mich. Admin. Code R. 205.908