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<p class="MsoNormal">Please note that my earlier e-mail (see below) indicated that the 10 person limit included people from the same households. This is incorrect, as it SHOULD read “people
<b>NOT</b> from the same households.” <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Here is a corrected version of the information:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">EO 2020-176 has been amended by EO 2020-181 to again include Regions 6 & 8 (The UP and the upper Mitten) within the restriction of 10 and under attendance for Social Gatherings and Organized Events:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin-left:84.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“<i>1. Subsection (d) is added to Section 8 of the Safe Start order (Executive Order 2020- 176), providing: “In Regions 6 and 8, an indoor
social gathering or indoor organized event among persons not part of the same household is permitted provided that the gathering or event does not exceed 10 people and complies with
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-539530--,00.htmlthe">
https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-539530--,00.htmlthe</a> social distancing requirement of subsection 6(a)(1) of this order.</i>”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fwhitmer%2F0%2C9309%2C7-387-90499_90705-539530--%2C00.html&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C789d5a5a1e4d479d0a5808d85a546743%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637358665847393775&sdata=7B8J7%2BYhRbyxvmgXz6IYeyDtSwISqFKeYIVitlwBedc%3D&reserved=0">https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-539530--,00.html</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Therefore, the entire state – ALL Public Libraries- must limit in-person gatherings of people NOT from the same household for social gatherings and organized events. This includes meetings,
programs, Board Meetings, some meeting room activities, etc.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">For information on the meaning of “social gathering or organized event” see the FAQ for EO 2020-176 located on the Executive Order page
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F0%2C9753%2C7-406-98178_98455-538942--%2C00.html&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C789d5a5a1e4d479d0a5808d85a546743%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637358665847393775&sdata=AMA6UjDM1SrpebD9Zd7B59MGRFlLEMBgAWYodOqfeHs%3D&reserved=0">
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-538942--,00.html</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Libraries are encouraged to consult their attorney on any questions concerning compliance with this EO.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black">I apologize for the inconvenience and my dubious typing skills!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black">Clare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">MembielaC@michigan.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your
attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The MDE Fall 2020 Virtual Continuous Improvement Conference, October 20, 2020
<i>Equity for Continuous Improvement: Opportunities, Environments, and Supports. For conference details and registration visit
<span style="color:blue"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgomasa.org%2Fevents%2Fmde-continuous-improvement-conference%2F&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7Cbcb09e2fca4a436aeb4508d850e3e001%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637348286970680021&sdata=xOWhL6qWAka5TnYgtQ%2FfRAo9741T4rLl7SwIne1F4HE%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:blue">Fall
2020 MDE Virtual Continuous Improvement Conference</span></a></span>.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Membiela, Clare (MDE) via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 16, 2020 11:20 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> michlib-l@mcls.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] EO 2020-181 - Amendment to Safe Start Order EO 2020-176- Change for Regions 6 & 8!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"sans-serif 10pt";color:black">CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to
<a href="mailto:abuse@michigan.gov"><span style="font-weight:normal">abuse@michigan.gov</span></a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hello:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">EO 2020-176 has been amended by EO 2020-181 to again include Regions 6 & 8 (The UP and the upper Mitten) within the restriction of 10 and under attendance for Social Gatherings and Organized Events:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:84.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“<i>1. Subsection (d) is added to Section 8 of the Safe Start order (Executive Order 2020- 176), providing: “In Regions 6 and 8, an indoor
social gathering or indoor organized event among persons not part of the same household is permitted provided that the gathering or event does not exceed 10 people and complies with
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-539530--,00.htmlthe">
https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-539530--,00.htmlthe</a> social distancing requirement of subsection 6(a)(1) of this order.</i>”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fwhitmer%2F0%2C9309%2C7-387-90499_90705-539530--%2C00.html&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C789d5a5a1e4d479d0a5808d85a546743%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637358665847393775&sdata=7B8J7%2BYhRbyxvmgXz6IYeyDtSwISqFKeYIVitlwBedc%3D&reserved=0">https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-539530--,00.html</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Therefore, the entire state – ALL Public Libraries- must limit in-person gatherings of people from the same household for social gatherings and organized events. This includes meetings,
programs, Board Meetings, some meeting room activities, etc.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">For information on the meaning of “social gathering or organized event” see the FAQ for EO 2020-176 located on the Executive Order page
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F0%2C9753%2C7-406-98178_98455-538942--%2C00.html&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C789d5a5a1e4d479d0a5808d85a546743%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637358665847393775&sdata=AMA6UjDM1SrpebD9Zd7B59MGRFlLEMBgAWYodOqfeHs%3D&reserved=0">
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-538942--,00.html</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Libraries are encouraged to consult their attorney on any questions concerning compliance with this EO.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white;box-sizing: border-box;transition: all 400ms ease 0s;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black">Clare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov">MembielaC@michigan.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your
attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="110" height="110" style="width:1.1488in;height:1.1488in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D68C1F.B3FA79E0"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The MDE Fall 2020 Virtual Continuous Improvement Conference, October 20, 2020
<i>Equity for Continuous Improvement: Opportunities, Environments, and Supports. For conference details and registration visit
<span style="color:blue"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgomasa.org%2Fevents%2Fmde-continuous-improvement-conference%2F&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C789d5a5a1e4d479d0a5808d85a546743%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637358665847403732&sdata=Hu6APQXm9cqHY%2B%2BV7m%2F5N1rgielZWhykGdsj9VL5qAo%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:blue">Fall
2020 MDE Virtual Continuous Improvement Conference</span></a></span>.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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