Sec. 9.
Any person desiring to donate money, personal property, or real estate for the benefit of a library has the right to vest the title to money or real estate donated in a governing board created under this act, to be held and controlled by that board when accepted according to the terms of the deed, gift, devise, or bequest of the property. The governing board shall be considered a special trustee of money, personal property, or real estate donated under this section.
History: 1877, Act 164, Eff. Aug. 21, 1877 ;-- How. 5183 ;-- CL 1897, 3457 ;-- CL 1915, 3439 ;-- CL 1929, 8067 ;-- CL 1948, 397.209 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 131, Imd. Eff. May 27, 2014
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 164 of 1877 - City, Village, and Township Libraries (397.201 - 397.217)
Section 397.202 - Governing Board; Number; Qualifications; Terms.
Section 397.203 - Boards of Directors; Appointment; Terms; Removal.
Section 397.204 - Governing Board; Vacancy; Compensation.
Section 397.206 - City Library; Free Use; Regulations.
Section 397.207 - Governing Board; Annual Report; Contents; Affidavit.
Section 397.208 - City Library; Injury to Property, Ordinances, Penalties.
Section 397.209 - Donation of Money, Personal Property, or Real Estate; Governing Board as Trustee.
Section 397.211a - Violation of MCL 168.1 to 168.992 Applicable to Petitions; Penalties.
Section 397.213 - Use of Library Services by Adjacent Township, Village, or City; Contract; Payment.
Section 397.216 - Rights in Use and Benefits of Library; Uniform Rules and Regulations.
Section 397.217 - Joint Municipal Libraries; Villages and Cities.