Membership of the Board - ABOA
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Category: Board
Policy Number: 101
Title: Membership of the Board
Guidelines and Procedures:
1. The Board consists of a minimum of five to a maximum of ten people who reside in or around
Bon Accord and who have a valid library card in good standing.
2. The Library Board will consider all applications and submit desired candidates to the Town
Council with recommendation for possible Board appointments.
3. The Library Board will leave the final approval of the Board appointment with Bon Accord
Town Council who will determine the length of the terms.
4. Prospective new Board members may apply in writing to the Library Board indicating their
willingness to let their names stand for possible appointments by the Town Council.
5. Those whose terms have expired after a maximum of three years may indicate their willingness
to serve an additional term not to exceed three years, provided that they have not already served
three consecutive terms on the Board.
6. The Library Board supports the Town Council's practice of appointing at least one councillor to
the Library Board.
7. Vacant Board positions will be advertised and filled with all due expediency.
8. Town Council must be notified when any member leaves the Board.
Reviewed April 28, 2018 Policy #101
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