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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please see <b>notice below</b> of a FOIA/OMA webinar presented by Anne Seurynck of Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This would be an excellent opportunity for library directors and boards to get up to speed on these topics. The webinar is free.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Clare<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></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
with respect to any particular issue or problem.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">“the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract
the spectrum of available knowledge</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">.”</span><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">
</span><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPS-ItalicMT;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965).<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-plan">
<span style="color:#467886">Top 10 Strategic Education Plan</span></a> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">The MTOY Program is accepting nominations through September 24.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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For more information visit </b><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/mtoy"><b><span style="color:#467886">www.Michigan.gov/mtoy</span></b></a><b>.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>To:</b> Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC@michigan.gov><br>
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<h1 style="margin:0in"><strong><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif;color:#003466">Back to Basics: FOIA & OMA Compliance Made Simple</span></strong><span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif;color:#003466"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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about your responsibilities in adhering to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Open Meetings Act (OMA)?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#666766">Join us for the upcoming 'Back to Basics' webinars. Both sessions will be presented by attorney, <a href="http://click.fosterswift.com/f/a/IKEeLcu5EX8EBKYSJ8bDUw~~/AAGz5BA~/he4qyDo-h2LxsBRpysjuX1aNL6NlH7RVDTTtslu5eZ5Ih68hsbtvVSbaWTqjCxkvfRysgH66801jijDjvO1juWOZK4okY5SrLek13oSgyu1DzCnz6OUzOtwcLG6ANrB4WcMDCVkghG4V2TnjTY7XVYk9GcKvJbLCNPHAJ1FNdb8IhUf2guVUNAUqQvfXK_PUC7xJwGl9NVIOwbLQv5qGz-ARNwRg2WsVfujCOQuflWMK2B6yrhJGBM57hgGFZpvifn3Djvd3Ff0G3hJoYQcvGg~~">Anne
Seurynck</a>, and are designed as refreshers to help you confidently navigate the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA) requirements for your township, city or organization including:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif">Understanding your legal responsibilities as officials<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666766;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif">Learning how to handle requests properly<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666766;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#666766">1. Back to Basics: FOIA</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#666766"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif">When:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif"> Tuesday, June 24 from 12:00-1:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666766;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif">Registration:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif"> <a href="http://click.fosterswift.com/f/a/WmxI_AG6XqpVURZPc9VNCQ~~/AAGz5BA~/he4qyDo-h2LxsBRpysjuX1aNL6NlH7RVDTTtslu5eZ5Ih68hsbtvVSbaWTqjCxkvfRysgH66801jijDjvO1juWOZK4okY5SrLek13oSgyu1DzCnz6OUzOtwcLG6ANrB4WcMDCVkghG4V2TnjTY7XVYk9GcKvJbLCNPHAJ1FNdb8IhUf2guVUNAUqQvfXK_PUqj2gogBwaqz2aVjup2s_YK8Xn0SH08zTdNyw_lHZ3M6bX9V-9ro3bK81seUTgIeU5cpLA7pq6UM6kOObUZbcVg~~">https://fosterswift.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9DSuBvfvSQu0jMKeCfsXQQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#666766">2. Back to Basics: OMA</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#666766"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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