Mich. Comp. Laws § 390.691

Sec. 1. The terms of office of the regents of the university of Michigan, who are holding office on January 1, 1964, and whose terms would otherwise expire on December 31, 1965, 1967, 1969 and 1971 shall continue for 1 year. Two regents shall be elected in each general November election beginning in 1966 for terms of 8 years to commence on January 1 following their election.