Sorry, just went back to check and it was a summer program that requested to see the accompanist.
But, Michigan is very adamant about requiring 16 bars. In fact, it is 16 bars from the beginning of your singing to the last note of your singing. If the last note is held out for more than one measure, that is not included in the 16 bars. It should have a 2-4 bar intro (not included in the 16 bars). Those 16 bars should have a beginning, middle and end. If you choose to do a song in cut-time, you are still held to just 16 bars and just sing a very short amount. (Unless you choose to ignore their instructions).