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14 governing bodies have approved resolutions supporting changing CTLS to a nonprofit regional system. 10 more member libraries have placed the resolution on their governing body's agenda. 51 resolutions will be required to change governance. http://www.ctls.net/Governance/ResolutionsPassed.html One city council tabled the resolution until their next meeting because the librarian was uncertain about whether a nonprofit CTLS planned to charge membership fees. After consulting with the Steering Committee, I've added this Q&A to the page "Members' Questions at Regional Meetings": "Will libraries be charged any fees for membership? No, CTLS would not request funds from members. The State Library has funded systems each year since 1972, and the North Texas Regional Library System has operated for 10 years without requesting funds from members. If the State Library provides less funding, CTLS will have to reduce services to members, just as it has in the past. However, the Friends of CTLS will need to raise approximately $2,500 per year for 5 years to create the "unallowable costs reserve" which a nonprofit regional system must have. The Friends of CTLS has already begun raising these funds from individuals and other Friends groups, and FOCTLS also plans on applying for a grant." http://www.ctls.net/Governance/QuestionsFromMembers.html **************** Bob Gaines 512-974-3617 800-262-4431 x7 New direct office numbers
