Mich. Comp. Laws § 16.606
The governor may establish in the departments of commerce, labor, state police, military affairs, public health, licensing and regulation, and social services, advisory councils consisting of 8 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The term of office of each member of an advisory council shall be 4 years, except that of the members first appointed, 2 each shall be appointed for terms of 1, 2, 3 and 4 years. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term. The advisory councils shall meet upon the call of the head of their respective departments and shall advise and consult with the head of the department. Members of advisory councils shall receive no compensation, but may be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out their advisory functions.
MCL 16.606