LLC BYLAWS ARTICLE I

NAME, AUTHORITY, and PURPOSE

Section 1.  The name of this organization shall be the Lakeland Library Cooperative.

Section 2.  The authority for the Lakeland Library Cooperative is provided in the Basic Plan of Service as set up under Public Act 89 of 1977.

Section 3.  The mission of the Lakeland Library Cooperative is to strengthen member libraries in eight West Michigan counties by providing the means to share resources, services and expertise for the benefit of individuals and communities.

Section 4.  The Basic Plan of Service provides fundamental information regarding Lakeland’s organization, membership, and services.  These Bylaws should be viewed only within the context of the Basic Plan of Service.  These Bylaws, together with Cooperative Board Policies, provide further definition of organizational and service issues.