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Museum board seeks 501(c)(3) status; county attorney to advise on bylaws
Summary
Members of Ottawa County's museum board told commissioners they intend to become a 501(c)(3). Commissioners discussed county help with building ownership, maintenance and insurance, and the county attorney agreed to provide legal guidance on bylaws.
Jim Kay, representing the Museum Board, told the commission that "it was the consensus of the board to become a 501c3." He said the board believes nonprofit status will help with fundraising and grant eligibility.
Commissioner Duane Morris raised several operational questions about building ownership, maintenance and insurance and said he was "in favor of having the county help with those items." Leland Davis asked whether the county attorney could assist with drafting new bylaws; County Attorney Jeff Ebel said he would "give an opinion and point them in the right direction." The commission did not take formal action during this discussion but indicated support for staff assistance in reviewing governance and property issues.
