Public Library Board

Purpose

The Library Board sets out policies and oversees the operation and programs of the Library. It also determines future goals for the library and secures the necessary funding to make those happen. The Board makes sure that the needs of the community are reflected in Library programming. It also makes sure the Library is aware of standards and Library trends.

For more information, please visit the Clarington Public Library website.

Terms of reference (Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990)

The Library Board has direct responsibility to:

Employ and evaluate a competent and qualified Chief Executive Officer, who may also be the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board, and who administers the Library
Create link between the community and the Library
Determine the mission, purpose and strategic ends for the Library
Actively build relationships with the Clarington community and with the municipal council
Write governing policies that address the broadest levels of all organizational decisions and relationship
Provide assurance of successful organizational and Board performance
Secure adequate funds to fulfil the Library's mission
Fulfil legal obligations related to the Public Libraries Act

Composition

Appointment runs for the same term as Council.

Seven community members plus two Council members.

Desirable Qualifications of Board Members:

Interest in library / community and their inter-relationship
Available 2 to 4 hours per month
Knowledge of the community's social and economic position
Aptitude and interest in short and long range planning,
Aptitude and interest in advocacy
Aptitude to understand financial statements
Ability to work in a political environment
Ability to work as team member
Previous service on volunteer boards or with community organizations

Frequency of meetings

Fourth Wednesday of each month.

Remuneration

This is a volunteer position.

Remuneration for allowable expenses, such as mileage, meals, seminars, conferences and workshops.

Committee vacancies

There are no current vacancies. To apply for future vacancies, fill out the Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form.

Committee contact

Linda Kent, CEO/Library Director
905-623-7322 ext. 2702

Minutes

View Public Library Board minutes

History

The Public Library Board was established by Report CLD-48-03 brought about by By-law 2003-188. As of January 1, 2020, the Public Library Board merged with the Clarington Museum and Archives Board per Report CAO-012-19 (Resolution #GG-548-19).