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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I am confused by this. Did she ever publicly announce this? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>As an example, theaters (gyms, etc.) can be open, but we can only limit to 10 indoors at a time? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I have 9 staff at a branch, do I have to shut it down? I am not cutting my staffs hours as they desperately need the money. There is nothing they can do at home. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>But sports and schools can be open (exempt)? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Can I just get some clarification on this.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Amber<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><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 11:51 AM<br><b>To:</b> michlib-l@mcls.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] EO 2020-181 - Amendment to Safe Start Order EO 2020-176- Change for Regions 6 & 8! CORRECTION<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello All:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here is a corrected version of the information:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></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-family:"Open Sans";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-family:"Open Sans"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='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><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='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><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='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-family:"Open Sans";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-family:"Open Sans";color:black'>Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:black'>Clare<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=110 height=110 style='width:1.15in;height:1.15in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.png@01D68C3B.AC11B8D0"><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%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><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org">michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a>> <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> <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><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></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:solid black 2.25pt;padding:4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt 4.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:#FFFF88'><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></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><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-family:"Open Sans";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-family:"Open Sans"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='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><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='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><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='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-family:"Open Sans";color:black'>Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:black'>Clare<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=110 height=110 style='width:1.15in;height:1.15in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.png@01D68C3B.AC11B8D0"><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><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></body></html>