Hi John: The Public Library Financial Management Guide<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_SLS_2019_Financial_Management_Guide_FINAL_11-6-19_670795_7.pdf>, recently updated by the Library of Michigan with the help of accounting firm Yao & Yao contains some information that may be helpful for both of these questions: Credit Cards - pp62 Expenditures for Staff events: pp77 ("8. The Library Funds and Assets") I hope this is helpful- please let me know if I can provide any additional information! Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 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. [cid:image001.jpg@01D579DC.B445FFB0] Family Matters is an outreach effort to equip families of children with disabilities by offering free information and resources. Visit Family Matters<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmde%2F0%2C4615%2C7-140-6598_88187_81739---%2C00.html&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C6b2f721525734743bc6608d748155e89%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637057128957252684&sdata=CfbGmpHjM%2BYipHBj37MRXs3Z%2B5AkjkbhNJCA5enJgwE%3D&reserved=0>, call OSE Information Line at 888-320-8384 or Email: mde-ose@michigan.gov<mailto:mde-ose@michigan.gov>. From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of John Sheridan via Michlib-l Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 2:45 PM To: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] credit card policies I wish to pick the collective mind once again. What is your library's policy on who is authorized to use the library's credit card, are there restrictions i.e. amounts or other restrictions. Second, what is your board policy regarding recognizing incidences to recognize staff or board events. In the last couple of year we have had two former board members die and a couple retire. We have had some long time staff retire also. What do you do for a staff member who suffers the loss of a close relative or a loved one? How far does that extend? To immediate family, cousins, aunts or uncles? Any information would be most helpful. John Sheridan, Director West Branch District Library
