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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">Trustee Times - October 2020</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="#link_1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB6">Welcome to the Trustee Times</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<a href="#link_2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB6">Updated Michigan Public Library Trustee Manual 2020 Edition is Now Available</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<a href="#link_5"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB6">Upcoming Trustee Training Opportunities from LM</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
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Michigan Public Library Trustees, to the first issue of the Library of Michigan’s <em><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Trustee Times</span></b></em>. We hope that you find the content provided here useful to your duties as a public library
trustee and helpful as you support the library organization you serve. Trustees play a vital role for these important public entities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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helpful information, and relevant news impacting governance of public libraries here in Michigan. The information included is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal or financial advice. As always, don’t forget to consult your library’s attorney
with any questions about your specific situation! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Upcoming Trustee Training Opportunities
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newly updated Michigan Public Library Trustee Manual is available on the LM website: </span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibrarytrusteemanual&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C9e3edbf72cb94ca8803d08d87c29eafa%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637395866763826313%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=LT5Rz3O1edJsk%2FnoLVK%2FK9YiofwN1VL%2Baok9s7cISVM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Library of Michigan Trustee Manual "><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB6">www.michigan.gov/librarytrusteemanual</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Paper copies of this manual will be mailed out to all public libraries in the late fall. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Changes include the addition of explanations of amendments to certain laws affecting libraries; new sources for information and training;
and added explanation and commentary. The manual contains a wealth of information for trustees to utilize in learning about and fulfilling their roles in governing their library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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you been looking for an opportunity to learn more about what being a public library trustee is all about? Are you new to a library board or finding you have some unanswered questions about your responsibilities? Do you want to update your board bylaws? Be
sure to join us for these upcoming virtual opportunities. Join the LM Library Law Consultant, Clare Membiela, for these free sessions. Participants do need to register to obtain the login information to join the Zoom meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The monthly </span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D336%26&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C9e3edbf72cb94ca8803d08d87c29eafa%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637395866763836271%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=3%2FTeGDlaZjICgGe0I1Nxjz6mUPiYFBqgfe%2Fiqj9Ijg8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Library Law Spotlight"><em><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB6">Library
Law Spotlight</span></b></em></a><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D336%26&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C9e3edbf72cb94ca8803d08d87c29eafa%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637395866763836271%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=3%2FTeGDlaZjICgGe0I1Nxjz6mUPiYFBqgfe%2Fiqj9Ijg8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Library Law Spotlight"><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB6">,</span></i></a><em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">October 30,
will feature the topic of Bylaws. This one-hour virtual webinar will discuss how a board can create, update, and maintain their Bylaws so their rules remain relevant and useful. Our webinars are always recorded so if you miss this event you can always find
the recording on our </span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLQNv-MrTjyhKvfpl56tjBhvaA3CdYEDpB&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C9e3edbf72cb94ca8803d08d87c29eafa%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637395866763846224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Fu%2BMltAVBvvr0558mnn05iE1mLc4Z37L2M%2BwTrCehwU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="link to youtube"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB6">YouTube
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Trustee 101</span></b></em></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">, an introduction to being a library trustee and includes information about what to know, who to ask when you have questions, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Participants
in this first session will learn the duties and responsibilities of a library trustee; understand the library’s role as a public entity; and know where to find information and answers on issues as they arise. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Trustee 102 Advanced Trustee</span></b></em></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">, builds on the first session and discusses matters involving finance, personnel, Open Meetings and more of the sticky situations boards
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to start the registration process. Additional </span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fdocuments%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FNeon_Event_Reg_for_the_Masses_630477_7.pdf&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C9e3edbf72cb94ca8803d08d87c29eafa%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637395866763856180%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=mkuxy2mzv7K7nwcg3o0UdRnLgRiE6Zi5lRC%2BHZR1fIc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB6">instructions</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> can
be found on our website. Need extra help with registration? Email us at </span><a href="mailto:LM-LibTraining@michigan.gov" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB6">LM-LibTraining@michigan.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> or
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the winter. To keep up with LM webinars visit our </span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryofmichigan%2F0%2C9327%2C7-381-88855_89737-463693--%2C00.html&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C9e3edbf72cb94ca8803d08d87c29eafa%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637395866763866139%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=heIWdjGf5Rxopc6IRRbDKEn6OEeDzJuAtzvl7XWk5Ic%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="link to ce offerings"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB6">list
of continuing education offerings</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> online. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">Have you reviewed the Open Meetings Act Handbook lately?<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">You can find it online. Trustees should periodically review the </span></strong><span style="color:black"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fdocuments%2Fag%2FOMA_handbook_287134_7.pdf&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C9e3edbf72cb94ca8803d08d87c29eafa%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637395866763866139%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=V0TW3ZnhCnyhyGubqvgbwmYqwT0PMwv55hCBgSXThZw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="OMA"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">Open
Meetings Act Handbook</span></b></a></span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white"> to ensure your public meetings meet the OMA.</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Fall/Winter season is when many new trustees are elected or appointed to boards. If you are a newly (or recently) elected or appointed trustee, ask your library director about scheduling an orientation session. Orientation sessions are crucial in helping
new trustees get up to speed on the requirements and responsibilities of their new office. Even established trustees can benefit from an orientation training session. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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the beginning or end of a monthly board meeting. Information can be provided by the same source each session, or by a variety of presenters, including your director, your
</span><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryofmichigan%2F0%2C9327%2C7-381-88855_89735_94327---%2C00.html&data=04%7C01%7CWhiteS29%40michigan.gov%7C9e3edbf72cb94ca8803d08d87c29eafa%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637395866763876091%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=9gmXv6qgrdSGbUmWRkwsm3f9mIVU4dlRUiWD5a0W7w0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Cooperative Director"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#006EB6">Cooperative
Director</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">, the LM, your library attorney, or even via recorded sessions available on UFL. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An explanation of your library’s establishment type and the establishment law that guides it.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An explanation of your library’s authority in relation to the municipality(ies) it serves.
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An explanation of what it means to be a public (government) entity, as opposed to a non-profit or commercial entity.
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An explanation of the board’s legal responsibilities and duties as dictated by the appropriate establishment law.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An explanation of board members’ duties as public officers, as dictated by the appropriate state and municipal laws.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:5.25pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An explanation of the board’s authority, including the limits of that authority.
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An explanation of the role and responsibilities of the library director, as dictated by best practice and professional standards.
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