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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Hello<br> <br>In preparation for a study session next Tuesday, I want to give a comprehensive report to council on library board powers and how they interact with the city council and administration. <br> <br>Although PA164 and MCL 397.211/212 has some details and I have done some other reading and questioning I am trying to provide a better picture for council as to some of the finer points of board interaction and how they can vary and why. <br> <br>Some questions that will come up:<br> <br>1) Is your budget approved by city council and the board/commission or just the board?<br>2) Is your millage levied by the board/commission on its own or does it require a motion of council to levy each year?<br>3) Is your board/commission appointed or elected?<br>4) Does city council have a seat on the board/commission?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>5) How many members are on the board/commission?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>6) Does the board/commision or city administration choose the director?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <br>If you have a copy of your board's bylaws that would also be helpful.<br> <br>Thanks for your time and attention.<br> <br>MPM <br clear=all><br>-- <br>Michael Mccaffery<br>Director<br>Dearborn Heights City Libraries<br>24590 George St.<br>Dearborn Heights, MI 48127<br><a href="tel:313-791-3800" target="_blank">313-791-3800</a><br><a href="mailto:mmccaffery@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us" target="_blank">mmccaffery@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us</a> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>