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Trustees table decision on volunteer liability waiver, ask city attorney for guidance
Summary
The Muskegon Library Board tabled action on a proposed community service/volunteer waiver and requested a formal memo from the city attorney clarifying liability, insurance coverage, and when background checks are required for volunteers.
The City of Muskegon Library Board on Wednesday voted to table action on a proposed volunteer/community-service waiver while it seeks written guidance from the city attorney on liability limits, insurance coverage and background-check practice.
Board members discussed a draft waiver and reported limited peer responses from other libraries; one trustee said only three or four of 24 libraries replied saying they use waivers. Trustees said the city attorney…
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