Category: Library Law News
Tue Oct 20, 2015 ‐ Library Law News
Library Fines Are Not Dischargeable Debts In Bankruptcy
If a library patron declares bankruptcy under Chapters 7 (liquidation of corporate entities), 11 (corporate reorganization), 12 (debt adjustment by family farmer or fishermen), or 13 (debt adjustment by individuals) of the United States Bankruptcy Code, a discharge order may […]Wed Sep 30, 2015 ‐ Library Law News
PAC Emphasizes Closed Session Limitations and Compliance
The Public Access Counselor (“PAC”) has issued two recent binding opinions addressing the limited exceptions for closed session meetings of public bodies, and the need to strictly comply with the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”) when conducting a closed session meeting. […]Thu May 14, 2015 ‐ Library Law News
OMA Training For New Trustees and Designation of OMA and FOIA Officers
May is the month when new library trustees, elected in the April 7, 2015 election, take their oaths of office and begin their duties. Read moreThu Mar 5, 2015 ‐ Library Law News
Prohibited and Permitted Bidding Conduct
With construction season on the horizon and many local governmental entities, including libraries, preparing to go out to bid for a variety of different projects, we do not want your board, your staff or your employees to wind up on […]