Boards & Commissions: Library Board
Purpose:
The Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees is a governing board serving the citizens of Jefferson County. As a library trustee, you will: establish governing policies; employ the Executive Director; recommend a budget and dispense funds; acquire and oversee libraries and library assets; participate in strategic planning and library advocacy.
Required or suggested qualifications:
- Jefferson County resident
- An understanding of laws governing public meetings and availability of public records
- A willingness to uphold First Amendment rights
- A willingness to commit time and energy to the position, including regular meeting attendance
- The ability to read and understand meeting documentation
- A desire to see the Library assume an important role in the community
- A willingness to work with the rest of the Board to make sound decisions
- The ability to participate in discussions without dominating a meeting
- A thorough knowledge of the community he or she represents
- An ability to advocate for the Library
- A commitment to the progress of the Library
- A willingness to consider new programs, methods and technology to solve problems
- A willingness to attend retreats, conferences and workshops for continuing education
- The willingness to participate in fundraising efforts, when needed
- Familiarity with local and national issues that may affect libraries
- A willingness to take on leadership roles within the Board
Meetings:
Twice monthly, on the second and third Thursday of each month
Number of persons and length of terms:
Seven (7) members, three (3) year term
Remuneration:
None
Questions:
Send questions or comments to commish@jeffco.us.
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