Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan

March 9, 2007 Clifford W. Taylor, Chief Justice

Michael F. Cavanagh Elizabeth A. Weaver Marilyn Kelly Maura D. Corrigan 131463(57)(66)(69) Robert P. Young, Jr. Stephen J. Markman, Justices

DETROIT FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, I.A.F.F. LOCAL 344, Plaintiff-Appellee, SC: 131463 v COA: 266654 Wayne CC: 05-526691-CL CITY OF DETROIT, Defendant-Appellant. ___________________________________

On order of the Chief Justice, motions by the Detroit Police Officers Association, the Michigan Association of Police Organizations and the International Association of Fire Fighters for leave to file briefs amicus curaie in this case are considered and they are GRANTED.

I, Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court. March 9, 2007 _________________________________________ Clerk