HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board - 2000 BY -LAWS FOR THE LAUREL PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1. The purpose of the Laurel Public Library Board of Trustees is to determine and adopt
policies for the Board and for the operation and care of the Laurel Public Library.
Policies and by -laws will be consistent with Montana Law and will assure that
Montana Public Library Standards are met.
2. Regular meetings will be held monthly at a regularly scheduled day and time.
Meetings will be held at the Laurel Public Library or such other place as the Board
may determine. A quorum will consist of 3 members. Special meetings may be held
for specific purposes at any time at the call of the Chairman or Secretary or at the call
of any two board members. All board members will be given advance notice of any
special meetings.
3. Members or Trustees will be appointed to the Library Board as outlined in M.C.A.
22 -1 -308. Election of officers will be held in July of each year and officers will serve
for one year. The officers of the Board shall be a Chairman, Vice - Chairman, and a
Federation Advisory Board member. The Chairman may appoint board members to
any standing or special committees to perform specific functions as needed. The
Library Director will serve as Secretary to the Board.
4. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern in the parliamentary procedure of the Board.
5. The order of business at all regular meetings of the Board shall be as follows:
Call to Order and Attendance
Correspondence and announcements
Reading and approval of minutes
Report of the Library Director
Committee Reports
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
6. The Library Director shall be the executive director of the policies adopted by the
Laurel Public Library Board. Included in the Directors duties and responsibilities
shall be the direction and supervision of all staff members in the performance of their
duties, and the submission to the board of monthly and annual reports. The Director
will make recommendations to the board concerning policies and procedures that will
promote efficient and desirable service to library users and the community.
7. These by -laws may be amended at any regular meeting but may become effective
only after a favorable vote at the following meeting.
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