• The Board consists of seven elected members, each serving a four-year term.
• Elections happen every two years, with either three or four positions open at a time.
• A Trustee’s position becomes vacant if they:
  • Resign, move out of the district, or are unable to serve.
  • Are convicted of failing to perform their duties.
  • Miss all Board meetings for a year without a valid reason.
• The Board appoints a replacement for vacancies until the next election.
  • If the vacancy happens more than 180 days before the election, it is filled immediately.
• Trustees do not get paid but can be reimbursed for expenses related to their duties.
• The Board manages all library funds and oversees spending.
  • The fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th.
  • The Board has full control over library buildings, grounds, and construction projects.

Officer Positions on the Board of Trustees

• The President leads all meetings. If absent, the Vice President takes over.
• The Secretary is chosen by the Board and keeps records, including meeting minutes, attendance, and motions made.
• The Treasurer manages the library’s funds, co-signs checks, and provides financial reports at each meeting. The Treasurer and Library Director are bonded for security.
• Officers are elected every May and serve one-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms in the same position.

Standing Committees (Appointed by the President):

1. Building & Grounds – Oversees library facilities.
2. Personnel & Staff – Manages staffing policies.
3. Finance & Budget – Handles financial planning.
4. Policies & Records – Maintains library policies and official documents.

• The President is a member of all committees.
• Committee members serve one-year terms.

Board Meetings...

• The Library Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM.
• If that day falls on a holiday, the Board will choose a different date.
• Meetings are open to the public, except when discussing personnel matters or property acquisitions as required by law.
• A schedule of regular meetings is posted and published at the start of each fiscal year.
• The Board holds at least six regular meetings each year and sets the schedule by ordinance.
• Special meetings can be called by the Board President, Secretary, or any four Trustees, with 48 hours' notice posted before the meeting.