A new amendment to the state’s capacity limits order provides greater flexibility to hold in-person meetings. An order signed Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) notes that while many counties and other local units of government have declared a local state of emergency, others have not, meaning in-person meetings “may now be the only lawful option to conduct the public’s business in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.” Previously, capacity limits were for no more than 25 total people, no matter how large the space. The amendment allows “gatherings of public bodies and attendees of meetings held by public bodies” at “50% of the total occupancy limits established by the fire marshal.” https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/FINAL_Masks_and_Gatherings_or... Debbie [A picture containing text, clipart Description automatically generated] Deborah E. Mikula Executive Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Office: 517-394-2774, ext. 224 Cell: 517-404-3533 dmikula@milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org>