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Library board debates liability waiver for community service volunteers
Summary
Trustees discussed whether to require a liability waiver for volunteers completing community service at the library, especially court-ordered minors. No vote was taken; the director will gather examples and return with a revised, softer draft alongside the original.
The City of Muskegon Library Board discussed a proposed community service liability waiver for volunteers who perform tasks at the library, including court-ordered minors who complete municipal community service hours.
Michelle, the library director, introduced the item as a discussion. “This is just a discussion. Something for you to think about. I feel kind of 50 50 about it,” she said, explaining the waiver would require a parent signature for minors and would ask volunteers to waive the right to sue for certain…
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