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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The question of holiday bonuses has been percolating on Michlib-L.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> What a nice thought from libraries and Library boards!
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Since Michigan laws on the use of public funds prevent libraries from providing gifts for their staff, traditional bonuses that are basically gifts to staff may not happen. In addition, there are laws that
prevent public employees and officers from receiving additional payment for services after the services are rendered. Bonuses could be considered “additional payment.” Budgeting for this compensation helps prevent this.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">If the budget provides for this extra money for staff as part of staff compensation, then bonuses are likely possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">If your board wishes to consider this for the current year, then a budget amendment may be necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Incidentally, a donation from the friends’ group may also be tricky – especially if the library is a 501(c)(3)- which requires that donated funds be used only for public purposes – even if conditions are applied
to the donation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">I would suggest that you consult with your library’s attorney for the best way for your library to manage this.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">I hope this is helpful!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Sincerely,<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"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">MembielaC@michigan.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">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
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any fixed star in our constitutional constellation,it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion</span></i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Edwardian Script ITC";color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">…</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Freestyle Script";color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">.”</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Fairwater Script";color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">West Va. Bd. Of Ed. V. Barnette,
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">319 U.S., at 642<span style="color:#0E568D">.</span></span><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 19, 2023 10:57 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Eric Hansen <ehansen@vicksburglibrary.org>; michlib-l@mcls.org<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have some experience from a previous library’s practices. After several years our auditor informed the board it was not a legal use of public funds. I’ll be interested to read other responses.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Hello All,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">My Board is interesting in providing holiday bonuses for staff. Are any of your doing this, and can you share your policies/procedures? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">I will compile responses and share them with anyone who asks for a copy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Eric Hansen</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#212121"><a href="http://www.vicksburglibrary.org/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Vicksburg District Library</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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