Past Events

This webinar will focus on the basic requirements of the Open Meetings Act, common pitfalls, and ways to avoid those pitfalls.

As public bodies, Michigan libraries must be "transparent," complying with both the Michigan Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act.

The OMA is filled with nuances that can easily lead to innocent missteps which can then result in time-consuming headaches and even costly and potentially damaging litigation.

This webinar focused on the key provisions of a patron policy, the need for consistent enforcement and the importance of due process.  We will also discuss handling patron complaints and dealing with the law enforcement.

The use of Social Media is expanding rapidly everyday. How does a public employer manage the workplace and the legal consequences of regulating and using these mediums?

Michael A. Finney to speak on "Michigan's Economic Outlook: The case for working, doing business and living in Michigan" on June 27, 5:30 pm at the Michigan Historical Museum.

This session will focus on the authority of a library to place a library millage on the ballot, the legal requirements for the ballot language and the legal aspects of running a millage campaign.