Michigan Compiled Laws Act 165 Of 1927 Consolidation Of Township Libraries (397.351 - 397.358)

AN ACT to authorize the consolidation of township libraries in adjoining townships in certain cases; to provide for their joint maintenance; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

History: 1927, Act 165, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 184, Eff. Mar. 23, 1999

Section 397.351 Consolidation Of Township Libraries; Procedure.
It shall hereafter be lawful for the township boards of adjoining townships in the same county, by joint action of the respective township boards...
Section 397.352 Referendum; Petition.
(1) If the township board of each township that has a library is presented with a petition, signed by registered electors equal to not...
Section 397.353 Referendum; Form Of Ballot; Conduct Of Election.
The election shall be by ballot in substantially the following form: “Shall the township libraries of ........... and ........... townships be consolidated? Yes [...
Section 397.354 Referendum; Meeting To Pass Joint Resolution; Consolidation.
If the proposition shall be carried by a majority of those voting at the election, in each township, and the respective election boards shall...
Section 397.355 Site Of Library; Designation.
Such resolution shall designate the site of the library, and if not able to agree by a majority vote of the board members present...
Section 397.356 Maintenance Expenses; Apportionment.
The expense of maintenance for the ensuing year shall be estimated, and the expense apportioned between the 2 townships in proportion to their respective...
Section 397.357 Control Of Library.
Said library when so consolidated shall be under the joint control of the township boards, and any matter upon which they can not agree...
Section 397.358 Free Public Library; Formation.
After consolidation, the library may be formed into a free public library, with provisional board of directors in pursuance of the statute in such...

Last modified: October 10, 2016