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Board Policy Development
The Board of Trustees has both the right and duty to establish policies which are in the best interests of the public and which provide guidance to the staff in defining library services provided to the community with equity and consistency.
The Director shall bring before the board suggestions for new and revised policies and provide for public input in the development of policies.
Policies will be on the Board of Trustees agenda for First Consideration at a regular meeting. Generally, First Consideration will consist of a motion for First Consideration that allows for discussion and tabling of the policy for one month in order to allow time for staff review and public comment.
At the next regular meeting, the policy will be on the Board of Trustees agenda as a Resolution brought to the floor and either passed or sent back to the Director for revision.
The Board of Trustees will review each adopted policy at least once every three years at a regular meeting.
If more timely action is needed, the Board may adopt a policy immediately, at its discretion.
Last updated December 7, 2010