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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Board terms are determined by the establishment statute of the library. Some library types have some discretion in terms. A board could only change the terms of office of its members in accordance with the
law that governs that library type.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Term limitations involve constitutional issues and are something that a library board would likely not be able to simply determine- particularly with an elected board. In addition, municipal libraries may
have to adhere to municipal charters that impose term limits on certain officials.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">A board could impose term limits for officers within the board (president, vice president, etc.) by implementing the limit in their bylaws.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Library boards wishing to explore the possibility of term limits are encouraged to consult their library attorney.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">I hope this helps!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">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>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan’s <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-plan">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 4, 2023 12:07 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> michlib-l@mcls.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] Board Member Term Limits<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I'm just curious because I genuinely do not know . . . do any of you have term limits for your board members? If so, are they appointed or elected members? What is the limit? Why did you choose to have limits, and do you find them to
be effective?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks in advance for any info I may get!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cory Grimminck<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Portland District Library<o:p></o:p></p>
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