Thanks Anne! 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:image002.png@01D602A0.F0F6FE30] From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Seurynck, Anne via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:22 PM To: 'Jessica Holman' <jdholman@uproc.lib.mi.us>; Stacy Pasche <spasche@benzieshoreslibrary.org> Cc: MICHLIB-L Listserv <michlib-l@mail.mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Exemption letter Regardless of whether a designation is specifically required, it would be recommended. There would be no other way for a particular employee to know whether he/she should come in. For the Library’s own operational needs, this information and the expectations for employees should be done in writing so everyone is on the same page about who is coming in and when. Also, the designated employee should have a letter from the Library that identifies him or her as a person who is necessary for governmental operations in the event they are stopped by law enforcement. Disclaimer: This is not legal advice and you should consult your own attorney regarding this issue and the format of any letters. Anne M. Seurynck Attorney Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC 1700 East Beltline, NE, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Phone: 616.726.2240 Fax: 517.367.7196 aseurynck@fosterswift.com<mailto:aseurynck@fosterswift.com> www.fosterswift.com<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fosterswift.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7Cbbb811568e0a4f7e8cec08d7d0d92759%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637207503397663964&sdata=lTFkyyI3rKFJGQqUKv3NA1GRULHC0cZdtsJ3tNeLUTU%3D&reserved=0> [cid:image003.png@01D602A0.F0F6FE30] From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jessica Holman via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:04 PM To: Stacy Pasche Cc: MICHLIB-L Listserv Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Exemption letter That's what I heard, too. However, how do we show that we work for government entities? I have business cards, but do those suffice to demonstrate that we can be going to work? Thank you! On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 12:00 PM Stacy Pasche via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: In the Lib Mich webinar (archive said to be posted tomorrow), Calre Membiela mentioned that as government entities we do not need exemption letters. Clare, if you see this can you confirm? EO 2020-21 Sec, 6, c " or purposes of this order, necessary government activities include minimum basic operations, as described in section 4(b). Workers performing such activities need not be designated." On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 1:00 PM Kay Hurd via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Even though our libraries are closed to the public and staff, we still need to have key employees enter our buildings in order to perform essential duties to keep our operations going. Have any of you written an exemption letter for these employees so they can still enter the buildings without fear of breaking the executive order? If you have could you please share? Thank you. Kay Hurd Director Almont District Library 213 W. St. Clair P.O. 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