Responsibilities of the Library Board Trustees
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Meetings
Library Board Trustees are expected to attend all meetings and be prepared to speak knowledgeably on agenda topics. If a Trustee is unable to attend a meeting, he/she will notify the Board Secretary.
Conduct
Library Board Trustees are expected to conduct themselves in a dignified and professional manner at Board or committee meetings, and while representing the Library to the public.
Committee Commitment
All Library Board Trustees should be prepared to serve on at least one committee.
Confidentiality
Items of Board business are confidential in nature and Trustees should be aware that although minutes of the meetings are a matter of public record, discussion at Board meetings should be considered strictly confidential.
Professional Development
Library Board Trustees shall be encouraged to attend workshops and conferences for their professional development.