This position is a partial term that ends December 31, 2026.  Meetings are held once a month on the third Monday, with a few exceptions. The time commitment is about 5 hours a month for meetings (without travel) there is reimbursement for mileage. Some remote attendance is supported. Brief description below, click on the additional information for the full job description.   

Selects, hires and evaluates the Library Executive Director who is responsible for library operations on behalf of the Board. 

Focuses on policy and planning level work. 

Adopts mission and goals statements that form the framework for all library operations and long-range planning. The Library Executive Director administers the adopted mission and goals statements. 

Works with the Library Executive Director and other appropriate officials for the library to receive adequate funding. 

Adopts and monitors an annual budget as required by state law. 

Reviews and adopts policies necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the library and provision of quality library service; does not transfer or delegate its authority to set or enforce such policies to any other agency. 

Executes responsibilities as defined in adopted policies.