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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Cindy:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">There are methods in which to provide bonuses to staff, however it is important that your board work with your accountant, auditor and/or attorney on this because how the bonus is managed within the budget is crucial.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">State laws on the expenditure of public funds prohibit gifts or recognition to staff paid for by the library. However, here are other types of bonus programs that could be implemented because they could be part of staff compensation. The
rules can be complex, which is why it is important for your board to get the advice of a financial and/or legal professional.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I find the Michigan Municipal organization’s Handbook for Municipal Officials information on expenditures helpful<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.mml.org/pdf/resources/publications/ebooks/HMO_by_chapter/CH%2023%20Limits%20of%20Municipal%20Expenditures.pdf">http://www.mml.org/pdf/resources/publications/ebooks/HMO_by_chapter/CH%2023%20Limits%20of%20Municipal%20Expenditures.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I hope this is helpful!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Clare<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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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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"><b>From:</b> Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> <b>On Behalf Of
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 28, 2021 11:22 AM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] Staff bonus' & giving away library books<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Does anyone have any insight or possible policy language that would cover how libraries could donate used/discarded materials to other organizations, like a baby pantry?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Also, are there any libraries out there that give bonus' to staff? Our board is considering doing something like this, and I am not sure about the legality etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Any help from the brain-trust is appreciated!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">Cindi L. Place, MLIS<br>
Director, Bellaire Public Library<br>
<a href="mailto:bellairelibrary@torchlake.com">bellairelibrary@torchlake.com</a><br>
231-533-8814<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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