[Michlib-l] FW: Board/Commission Interaction Query

[Norris, Sonya (MDE)]

Hello

In preparation for a study session next Tuesday, I want to give a comprehensive report to council on library board powers and how they interact with the city council and administration.

Although PA164 and MCL 397.211/212 has some details and I have done some other reading and questioning I am trying to provide a better picture for council as to some of the finer points of board interaction and how they can vary and why.

Some questions that will come up:

1) Is your budget approved by city council and the board/commission or just the board?
2) Is your millage levied by the board/commission on its own or does it require a motion of council to levy each year?
3) Is your board/commission appointed or elected?
4) Does city council have a seat on the board/commission?
5) How many members are on the board/commission?
6) Does the board/commision or city administration choose the director?

If you have a copy of your board's bylaws that would also be helpful.

Thanks for your time and attention.

MPM

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Michael Mccaffery
Director
Dearborn Heights City Libraries
24590 George St.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
313-791-3800<tel:313-791-3800>
mmccaffery at ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us<mailto:mmccaffery at ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us>
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