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 -- Michael Mccaffery Director Dearborn Heights City Libraries 24590 George St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-791-3800 mmccaffery@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us