Purpose
Northern Lights Library System (NLLS) may acquire real property to deliver library services to its members efficiently in accordance with the Libraries Act. Where the library system owns a property to provide library services but cannot utilize the entire building, the remainder will be rented out when practical.
Rental Agreements
- All long-term rental or lease agreements will be vetted by the Executive Committee and subject to the discretion of the Executive Committee.
- NLLS reserves the right to refuse proposed rental agreements.
- Rent will be set at a fair market value.
- Rent to community groups, non-profits, charitable organizations, or government organizations will be at least one-fifth of fair market value.
- Long-term rentals are made available on an equitable basis regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups leasing the space, in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Alberta Human Rights Act, and the CFLA-FCAB’s policy position on third-party use of publicly funded meeting rooms.
- A long-term rental or lease does not signify that NLLS endorses the business practices, policies or beliefs of the individual(s), group(s) or organization(s) using the space.
