[Michlib-l] meetings

[Membiela, Clare (MDE)]

Hello Stephanie:

Section 3 of the Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.263 http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-15-263 indicates that members of the public may record, or broadcast a public meeting. However, the public body may implement reasonable regulations/policies to prevent such recording from disrupting the meeting. (forbidding the blocking of exits, entrances and aisles, for example).

Such recording may be done without approval or prior notification of the public body.

The Attorney General's Open Meetings Act Handbook is a good resources for OMA information:
https://www.michigan.gov/ag/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/open-meetings/OMA-Handbook-October-2022.pdf?rev=1a0f1edea36c491b8e4728ba2f3e1bf3&hash=0E23BA7A7A990B5998CEF986EF1CB5DB

If your board is having a specific issue, you may wish to consult your attorney.

Please don't hesitate to reach out iof I can offer any additional information.
Sincerely,
Clare


Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.
Library Law Consultant
Library of Michigan
MembielaC at michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC at michigan.gov>
517-335-8132

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As I understand it, and as been reinforced by our attorney, yes, anyone may record and/or broadcast audio and/or video of a public meeting with or without permission or notice.

Jeffrey Babbitt, MLIS
Director
Dorr Township Library
1804 Sunset Dr.
Dorr, MI 49323
616-681-9678 (o)
269-598-6929 (m)

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Dear Librarians,

I need clarification about Library board meetings. I know they are open to the public and subject to the Open meetings Act, but can anyone record the board proceedings during a meeting?

Also does any library use inside cameras in their children's room?

Stephanie Daniels, Director
Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library
12 Church Street
Hartford, MI 49057
(269)588-5103
http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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