Is the City Attorney a Library Law specialist? Definitely check with an attorney who knows
I would check the bylaws, and would definitely consult with Clare Membiela at LoM to see if this is allowed. Good luck, Sharon!
Lynne Wiercinski, Director
Ironwood Carnegie Library
235 East Aurora
Ironwood, MI 49938
906.932.4789
From: Sharon Crotser via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org>
Sent: Friday, January 2, 2026 1:48 PM
To: Jennifer Roth via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org>
Subject: [Michlib-l] Council Member Conflict on Board
Greetings to you all!
We are a City library, and as such are a department of the City of St. Ignace. We have had a City council member recently join our board as a non-voting member of the library's board of trustees. We've since had a library board opening, and the individual in
question has requested to be the replacement. The rest of the library board has been under the impression that this occurrence will create a conflict of interest. The City's attorney however has ok'd it.
I would dearly love more information. If you have any knowledge of the legalities of our situation, please respond. I'd love to hear from you.
Many thanks in advance,
-Sharon
Sharon Crotser
Director
St. Ignace Public Library
110 West Spruce Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8318