[Michlib-l] Question for City Library Directors

[Kristin Shelley]

Yes, East Lansing has a similar set up to Garden City. The library board
of trustees is a decision making/governing board. 

Thanks, Kristin

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Kristin Shelley


> On Oct 24, 2013, at 3:32 PM, "James Lenze <jamesl at gardencitymi.org>"
<jamesl at gardencitymi.org> wrote:
> 
> Stephanie,
> There are so many ways public libraries can be organized in Michigan
that it is not enough ask if a library is a “city library.”  It is also
important to know how it is organized.
> The Garden City Public Library is a City library organized under
Public Act 164 of 1877, section 210(a).  As such, we have a six member
elected governing board. 
> 1)      I report directly to the Library Board on all matters
> 2)      My Board is a governing board.  They make all decisions.
> 3)      My Board approves my budget and expenditures.  They actually
approve a tentative budget which is then included with the City budget
for the purpose of a public hearing.  After the public hearing on the
entire City budget, the Board formally adopts the budget.
> 4)      My Board approves all policies and changes to policies.
>  
> I might also add that a Bill has made its way through the Michigan
Senate and has been referred to the House, which would revise the
current language of PA 164 of 1877.  The bill was numbered SB 546.  It
is worth looking at.
> Hope this helps.
>     James Lenze, Director
>    Garden City Public Library
>  
> From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org
[mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Stephanie
> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 12:23 PM
> To: michlib-l at mail.mcls.org
> Subject: [Michlib-l] Question for City Library Directors
>  
> Hello everyone --
>  
> If you are a City Library Director I'm hoping you'll be willing to
share some information with me.  
>  
> 1) Do you report directly to your Library Board or your City?
>  
> 2)  Is your Library Board serve in an advisory capacity only or does
it serve in a decision making capacity?
>  
> 3)  What role does your Library Board have in making financial
decisions (budgeting, expenditures, etc.). 
>  
> 4)  When setting or changing policies, does your Board do that or do
they just make recommendations to the City Commission.
>  
> Any information you're willing to share would be greatly appreciated. 
 
>  
> Thank you!
>  
> --
> Stephanie Masin, Director
> Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
> 500 Market St.
> St. Joseph, MI  49085
> 269-983-7167 (phone)
> 269-983-5804 (fax)
>  
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