BY-LAWS OF THE DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEESSECTION
1000: BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CODE 1000
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICIES 1010 Policy Manual 1100
LIBRARY NAME AND OBJECTIVES 1110 Name of Library 1120 Mission Statement 1130 ALA Library Bill of Rights 1140 Freedom to Read Statement 1150 Freedom to View Statement 1200
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERSHIP 1210 Appointment by the Board 1220 Vacancies in Board Membership 1230 Compensation 1240 Powers and Responsibilities 1250 Quorum 1260 Trustee Travel 1300:
OFFICERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES 1310 Officers of the Board 1320 President 1330 Vice-President 1340 Treasurer 1350 Secretary 1360 Election of Officers 1370 Order of Presiding 1380 Vacancies in Board Officers 1390 ALA Ethics Statement for Public Library Trustees 1400:
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD 1410 Regular Meetings 1420 Special Meetings 1430 Attendance 1440 Open Meetings 1450 Parliamentary Procedure 1500:
MEETING AGENDA AND VOTING 1510 Agenda 1520 Method of Voting 1600:
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD 1610 Standing Committees 1620 Finance Committee 1630 Building Committee 1640 Policy Committee 1650 Appointment of Committees 1660 Special Committees 1670 Executive Committee 1700: AMENDMENTS 1710 Amendments to Policies CODE: 1010 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Policy Manual Page 1 of 1 POLICY MANUAL This manual sets forth the policies approved by the Board of Trustees of the Danville Public Library, Danville, Illinois. The Manual is to be used by Trustees, Library personnel, patrons, and the public for the conduct of relationships and responsibilities relative to the operation of the Library. The policies contained in this Manual supersede and cancel all policies previously adopted by the Board and/or contained in Library publications which bear an earlier date than the policies contained herein. Board policies shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Board. The official Minutes of the Board are considered an extension of this Manual, and subsequent actions of record shall, in case of conflict, take precedence over the policies contained herein. Suggestions for changes are encouraged. These should be submitted in writing to the Library Director for consideration by the appropriate forums. Recommendations which require the adoption of a new policy or the revision of existing policy will be brought to the Board for consideration. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES The Board has delegated to the Director of the Library the authority to design Administrative Procedures necessary to carry out the Board Policies. All Procedures that have been adopted have been inserted in this Manual. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: AMENDED: REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1110 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Name of Library Page 1 of 1 The name of this library shall be the Danville Public Library, established and maintained by the City of Danville, Illinois, under the Statutes of the State of Illinois. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1120 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Mission Statement Page 1 of 1 The Danville Public Library, recognizing the diverse needs of the community it serves, shall actively provide access to informational, educational, cultural, and recreational materials and programs in order to promote an informed citizenship, enrich personal lives, and improve the quality of leisure time. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 11/19/84, 11/24/86 Compiled Statutes, 5/1-3, Local 4/15/96 Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1130 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: ALA Library Bill of Rights Page 1 of 1 Library
Bill of Rights
Adopted
June 18, 1948. ADOPTED: 12/15/97 REFERENCE: American Library AMENDED: Association (www.ala.org) REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1140 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Freedom to Read Statement Page 1 of 1 The
Freedom to Read Statement
Note: This excerpts the main points of the Freedom to Read Statement. The full statement was originally issued in May of 1953 by the Westchester Conference of the American Library Association and the American Book Publishers Council, which in 1970 consolidated with the American Educational Publishers Institute to become the Association of American Publishers. Adopted June 25, 1953; revised January 28, 1972, January 16, 1991, July 12, 2000, by the ALA Council and the AAP Freedom to Read Committee. ADOPTED: 12/15/97 REFERENCE: American Library AMENDED: Association (www.ala.org) REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1150 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Freedom to View Statement Page 1 of 1 Freedom
to View Statement The freedom to view, along with the freedom to speak, to hear, and to read, is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In a free society, there is no place for censorship of any medium of expression. Therefore these principles are affirmed:
This statement was originally drafted by the Freedom to View Committee of the American Film and Video Association (formerly the Educational Film Library Association) and was adopted by the AFVA Board of Directors in February 1979. This statement was updated and approved by the AFVA Board of Directors in 1989. Endorsed by the ALA Council January 10, 1990
ADOPTED: 12/15/97 REFERENCE: American Library AMENDED: Association (www.ala.org) REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1210 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Appointment to the Board Page 1 of 1 The powers of this Library shall be vested in a Board of nine Trustees, appointed by the Mayor of the City of Danville, Illinois, with the approval of the City Council, chosen from the citizens at large with reference to their fitness for such office. Three members shall be appointed or reappointed before July 1 of each year. Length of term shall be three years. ADOPTED:
12/12/83
LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1220 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Vacancies in Board Membership Page 1 of 1 Vacancies in the Board of Trustees occasioned by removals, resignation or otherwise shall be reported to the Mayor and shall be filled in like manner as original appointments. The new appointee shall serve for the unexpired term of the Trustee whose vacancy he/she fills. ADOPTED:
12/12/83
LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1230 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Compensation Page 1 of 1 No Trustee shall receive compensation. Reimbursement for expenses incurred in the course of Trustee duties shall be governed by Board Policy number 1260. ADOPTED:
12/12/83
LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1240 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Powers & Responsibilities Page 1 of 1 The general functions and responsibilities of the Board shall be: (1) to determine the general policy of the Library, (2) to elect officers to direct the activities of the Board, (3) to provide for its support (4) to have charge of all books, real estate, and other property that is in the name of the institution, (5) to appoint a qualified Library Director, and to remove such appointees, (6) to fix the compensation of the Library employees, (7) to promote the welfare and interests of the Library in the community, and (8) to provide for the expansion of the Library to meet local needs or to cooperate with other library systems if they feel such cooperation will be for the benefit of all the people concerned. The Trustees shall make and adopt such bylaws, rules and regulations for their own guidance and for the government of the Library as may be expedient and consistent with the Statutes of the State of Illinois. The Board of Trustees shall have exclusive control of all monies collected for this Library and deposited to the credit of the Library Fund, and of the construction, remodeling or alteration of any library building, or other library property. All monies received from library fees, contractual services and taxes shall be deposited in the Library Fund and shall be kept separate and apart from all other monies of the City of Danville. All bills presented for payment must be approved by the Library Board of Trustees. The Library shall be forever free to the use of the inhabitants of the City of Danville, Illinois, always subject to such rules and regulations as the Board shall adopt in order to render the use of said Library to the greatest benefit of the greatest number. The Board may exclude from the use of said Library all persons who shall violate such rules; and said Board may extend the privileges and use of such Library to persons residing outside of Danville upon such terms and conditions as said Board may from time to time prescribe. By June 1 of each year the Director of the Library shall submit to the Mayor an annual report on the condition and activities of the Library for the fiscal year ending April 30 of that year. A yearly audit of the books of the Library shall be made and a copy of said audit shall be filed with the City Treasurer. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes 5/4-7, Local REVIEWED: 1/16/03 Library Act CODE: 1250 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Quorum Page 1 of 1 A quorum for the transaction of business at meetings of the full Board shall consist of five members of the Board. A quorum at committee meetings shall consist of members present (minimum of two), and a majority vote of members present shall be required for passage of motions. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 12/16/02 Compiled Statutes, 5/4-7, Local REVIEWED: 1/16/03 Library Act CODE: 1260 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Trustee Travel Page 1 of 1 Prior Approval of Travel Trustee travel on behalf of the Library for which reimbursement of expenses will be requested shall be approved in advance by the Board President. The Vice President will approve expense reimbursement for the President. Expense Reimbursement Expenses incurred by Board members for approved travel on behalf of the Library will be reimbursed in accord with the Business Policy regulating employee travel. Submission of an expense report together with appropriate receipts is required for reimbursement. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 AMENDED: Illinois Compiled Statutes, REVIEWED: 1/16/03 5/4-7, Local Library Act CODE: 1310 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Officers of the Board Page 1 of 1 The officers of the Board of Trustees shall be elected annually at the March meeting of the Board and shall be as follows: President, Vice‑President, Treasurer, and Secretary. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1320 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: President Page 1 of 1 The President shall preside at all meetings, appoint all committees and shall be an ex‑officio member of each, authorize calls for special meetings, and perform any other duties as may be provided by law, or by‑laws, or by action of the Board. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1330 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Vice‑President Page 1 of 1 The Vice‑President shall preside in the absence of the President. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1340 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Treasurer Page 1 of 1 The Treasurer shall serve as chairman of the Finance Committee. The Treasurer is charged with fiscal responsibility of all funds and shall, with the Library Director and the Finance Committee, present the overall financial condition at the regular meetings of the Board. In addition, the Treasurer shall, with the Finance Committee and the Library Director, project receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year and make recommendations accordingly. In addition, the Treasurer, with the Finance Committee, as necessary, is charged with the responsibility of reviewing and recommending an adequate insurance program protecting the fiscal assets of the library against physical damage and liability against bodily injury and /or property damage claims that might arise.
The Treasurer shall countersign checks that are over the amount
of $1,000 with the exception of those payable for Federal, State,
Pension, Health Insurance, Unemployment Insurance and withholding
taxes that are routinely payable.
In the absence of the Treasurer, check(s) may be countersigned
by either the President, the Director, or the Business Manager. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE:75Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1350 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Secretary Page 1 of 1 The Secretary shall keep a true and accurate record of all the proceedings of the Board, shall give due notice of all meeting, shall present such reports as the Board shall call for, and perform other duties as the Board shall direct. The Business Manager of the Library shall assist the Secretary in these matters as needed. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1360 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Election of Officers Elections shall be conducted annually in the March meeting as follows: A Nominating Committee, composed of volunteers from the Board, shall be formed at the February meeting and shall present a slate of officers at the March meeting. Nominations may be taken from the floor subject to the nominee’s consent. Elections shall proceed according to Robert’s Rules of Order. A majority of votes shall effect election. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1370 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Order of Presiding In the absence of the President at any regular or special meeting, the meeting shall be presided over by the Vice-President and Treasurer in that order. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1380 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Vacancies in Board Officers In the event of a vacancy of an elected office of the Board, the Board shall elect a replacement at the next meeting. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1390 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Trustees Ethics Statement Ethics Statement for Public Library Trustees Trustees in the capacity of trust upon them, shall observe ethical standards with absolute truth, integrity and honor. Trustees must avoid situations in which personal interests might be served or financial benefits gained at the expense of library users, colleagues, or the situation. It is incumbent upon any trustee to disqualify himself/herself immediately whenever the appearance or a conflict of interest exists. Trustees must distinguish clearly in their actions and statements between their personal philosophies and attitudes and those of the institution, acknowledging the formal position of the board even if they personally disagree. A trustee must respect the confidential nature of library business while being aware of and in compliance with applicable laws governing freedom of information. Trustees must be prepared to support to the fullest the efforts of librarians in resisting censorship of library materials by groups or individuals. Trustees who accept library board responsibilities are expected to perform all of the functions of library trustees. Adopted by the Board of Directors of the American Library Trustee Association, July, 1985. Adopted by the Board of Directors of the Public Library Association, July, 1985. Amended by the Board of Directors of the American Library Trustee Association, July, 1988. Approval of the amendment by the Board of Directors of the Public Library Association, January, 1989. ADOPTED: 12/15/97 REFERENCE: American Library AMENDED: Association (www.ala.org) REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1391 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: State Officials and Employees Ethics Act Library Board members and employees shall abide by the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (enacted by Public Acts 93-615 and 93-617) as adopted and approved by the Danville City Council. The Ethics Act covers prohibited political activities and a ban on gifts. ADOPTED: 6/21/04 REFERENCE: Illinois Compiled AMENDED: Statutes 5 ILCS 430/1-1 et seq. REVIEWED: CODE: 1410 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Regular Meetings Regular meetings of the Board shall be the third Monday of each month except as the Board may otherwise direct. The Director of the Library shall present at the May meeting the annual report of the Library. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1420 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Special Meetings Special meetings may be called by the President as the need arises. Notices of special meetings shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other business shall be transacted, as required by the Open Meetings Act and Board Policy Number 1440. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1430 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Attendance Board members are expected to attend more than fifty percent of the regular Board meetings during the year. Failure to do this, or non-attendance at three successive Board meetings, except in case of illness, shall be considered grounds for removal. The Board shall recommend the same to the Mayor for action. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1440 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Open Meetings Page 1 of 2 Meetings Open to the Public For the purpose of this policy the term “meeting” shall mean any gathering of three or more Board members for the purpose of discussing Library business. All meetings of the Board, except Executive Sessions, shall be open to the public, including representatives of the press, staff, patrons, and interested citizens, subject to limitations of space and such reasonable restrictions as shall be imposed by the Board to ensure the orderly conduct of business. Members of the public may address the Board at any official meeting in regard to any item on the agenda at the time provided for public comments. The Board, however, reserves the right to limit individual participation to permit the presentation of all pertinent points of view and information bearing upon a matter before it. Further, the Board does not obligate itself to receive or act upon new items introduced at a Board meeting which are not on the agenda. A request from an individual citizen or Board member for consideration of any matter at a regular meeting shall be received in writing by the President of the Board at least eight (8) calendar days before the meeting. Notice of Meeting At the beginning of each fiscal year the Board shall adopt a calendar of regular meeting dates and times. Notice of that calendar will be posted at the Library and provided to each local newspaper, radio, and television station that has filed an annual request to receive such notice. Notice of each special meeting will be provided to the news media and posted at the Library at least 48 hours before the meeting and will include the agenda for the meeting. Minutes The Secretary shall keep written minutes of all meetings, whether open or closed. Such minutes shall include the time, date, and place of the meeting; the members present or absent; a description of all matters discussed and a record of any votes taken. The minutes shall be made available for public inspection within seven (7) days of approval by the Board. Minutes of Executive Sessions shall be available to the public only after the Board determines that it is no longer necessary to protect the public interest or the privacy of the individual by keeping them confidential. Minutes of regular and special Board meetings shall be approved by the Board and signed by the Secretary. Minutes of Executive Sessions shall be approved and signed by the President. Minutes of committee meetings shall be approved and signed by the committee chairman. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1440 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Open Meetings Page 2 of 2 Executive Sessions The Board may meet in Executive Session, closed to the public, only to discuss the specific subjects identified below. A meeting may be closed to the public only upon a majority vote of a quorum present, taken at a meeting for which notice has been given. The Secretary shall record in the minutes the motion to close the meeting, including the authorized reason for closing, and the vote of each Board member on the motion. A single vote may be taken to close a series of meetings, provided each meeting involves the same particular matters and is scheduled to be held within three months of the vote. The Board President may permit the attendance in an Executive Session of any persons the President feel can make an essential contribution to the discussion. Interested parties who are not Board members may request permission to attend an Executive Session, clearly stating the reason for the request. A majority vote shall be required to approve the request. The Board shall take no action during closed meetings. Any voting to occur as a result of closed discussions shall take place during a meeting that has been opened to the public. Any conflict between this policy and the Illinois Open Meetings Act will be resolved in favor of the Act. Valid Reasons to Close Meetings The Board may meet in Executive Session only to discuss the following matters:
ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 5 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, 120/1.01, Open REVIEWED: 1/16/03 Meetings Act CODE: 1450 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Parliamentary Procedure Board meetings shall be conducted following Robert’s Rules of Order. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: AMENDED: REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1510 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Agenda Agenda The agenda for regular meetings of the Board shall be prepared by the Director in consultation with the Board President and delivered to members of the Board, along with such supplemental explanatory information, materials, or exhibits as he/she may deem appropriate, in advance of each meeting. Items shall be added to the official agenda at the request of an individual Board member or citizen provided the request is submitted at least eight (8) calendar days before the meeting. With the consent of a majority of the Trustees present at the meeting, an individual Board member may add items to the official agenda at the beginning of the meeting, prior to its adoption. The Board does not obligate itself to receive or act upon new items introduced at a Board meeting which are not on the agenda. The agenda for special meetings shall be determined by the Notice for the Meeting and action during the meeting is limited to the item or items specified in the Notice. Order of Business The general order of business for regular meetings of the Board shall be as follows:
ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1520 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Method of Voting The method of voting shall be at the discretion of the President, with the following exceptions:
ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act; 5 REVIEWED: 1/16/03 Illinois Compiled Statutes, 120/1.01, Open Meetings Act CODE: 1610 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Standing Committees Standing committees of the Board shall be: a. Finance Committee b. Building Committee c. Policy Committee. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1620 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Finance Committee The Treasurer of the Board shall be the chairman of the Finance Committee. This committee shall advise the Director of the Library on any financial matters he/she shall request. The committee shall study ways and means of increasing the income of the Library to meet the needs of the community and of attracting valuable gifts. The committee shall study and approve all budgets and budget estimates presented by the Director of the Library. The fiscal year begins May 1 and ends April 30 of the following year. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1621 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Investments GENERAL OBJECTIVE: The Danville Public Library desires to realize the maximum gain on their investment, remain within the standard guidelines for prudent investing, and comply with all applicable statutes of the State of Illinois. A. Acceptable Investments 1. Deposit Accounts of Federally Insured Institutions. (Deposits in excess of Federal Insurance Limits will be collateralized in Investment Grade Securities. The market value of these securities will equal not less than 110% of the uninsured deposit balance.) 2. Direct obligations of the United States Treasury. 3. Direct obligations of the United States Government Agencies. 4. Direct obligations of appropriately rated (Investment Grade) States and Political Subdivisions. 5. Repurchase Agreements. 6. Illinois Public Treasurer’s Investment Pool. B. Liquidity / Cash Management The Danville Public Library will maintain sufficient balances in cash or cash equivalent accounts to providing operating funds for a period not less than that prescribed by appropriate statutes of the State of Illinois. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1630 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Building Committee The Building Committee shall study and report to the Board all matters relating to the acquisition of property, approval of rental property, and bids or contracts for repairs or furniture in excess of $10,000.00, and the improvement of buildings or grounds other than routine. The awarding of contracts for services and materials shall be made by the Board upon the recommendation of the Building Committee and the Director, except in the case of an emergency. See Code 1670. The bids shall be secured in advance on all expenditures in excess of $10,000.00. The Board may reject any or all bids. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act; REVIEWED: 1/16/03 Danville City Code CODE: 1640 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Policy Committee The Policy Committee shall study and recommend policies for: the operation of the library, personnel, job classification, salary and wage scales, and salary for the Library Director. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: 75 Illinois AMENDED: 2/24/03 Compiled Statutes, Local Library Act REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1650 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Appointment of Committees The incoming President shall appoint each committee by the May meeting of the Library Board. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: AMENDED: REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1660 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Special Committees Special Committees for the study and investigation of special issues may be appointed by the President to serve until the completion of the work for which they were appointed. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: AMENDED: 2/24/03 REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1670 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Executive Committee
The Executive Committee of the Board shall be composed of the
President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Board.
They shall meet to evaluate the Director of the Library
annually. A special
meeting of the Executive Committee may be called by the President or
presiding officer to deal with emergencies that affect the ongoing
operation of the library. An
emergency will be defined by either the Library Director (or designee)
or the President of the Board. ADOPTED: 6/17/2002 LEGAL REFERENCE: AMENDED: REVIEWED: 1/16/03 CODE: 1710 SECTION: Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Amendments to Policies Board policies may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Board, provided the written changes have been sent not less than two weeks preceding the meeting. Adoption of these policies shall make null and void all by-laws and policies previously passed by the Board of Trustees. ADOPTED: 12/12/83 LEGAL REFERENCE: AMENDED: 2/24/03 REVIEWED: 1/16/03
|