- The Library Board of Trustees is the legislative, or policy determining body for the Library. Its primary concern is with formulating the program of service with supplying the means for carrying it out. The Director suggest the program and the Board decides to adopt, modify or reject the Director's programs and policies.
- The Library Board shall work actively for the improvement of all libraries by supporting library legislation on the state and federal level.
- The Library Board shall support their library by attending board meetings regularly.
- The Library Board shall hold the Director responsible for the successful and efficient administration of the library service.
- Board members, Director and staff shall at all times support each other in all the relation with the public.
- No Board member shall release to the public orally, or in writing, information about hte Library not previously agreed upon at board meetings.
- No Board member shall make individual decisions, or take action on library matters, or influence or attempt to influence, the public, or other board members in such a way as to cause the pressure of public opinion to direct or influence the type or plan of service offered to the public by the library.
- The President of the Board, or the Library Director may issue publicity items and stories to the news media about library affairs, when all board members are aware of the news items.
- Determine and adopt written policies to govern the operation and programs of the Library.
- Any Trustee is authorized to sign documents requiring the signature of the President and/or the Treasurer, if those officers are not available. (Revised 1/13/16)
- In the event of a vacancy on the Board, the Board of Trustees will review candidates recommended by the Director, and approve an individual to serve.
