DUTIES OF TRUSTEES

• Prepare for, attend, and participate in all board meetings.

• Determine or recommend library policies.

• Secure adequate funding and practice responsible fiscal management of the public money.

• Become familiar with state library law. (CRS 24-90-101 et seq.)

• Plan for the future of the library.

• Monitor and evaluate the overall effectiveness of the library.

• Promote library services and advocate for the library in the community.

• Establish and support a planned program of public relations.

• Participate in statewide advocacy for library services.

• Employ a highly qualified library director. Empower him/her to manage the day-to-day operation of the library.

• Evaluate the director's performance annually.

Governing boards are legally responsible for the control and management of the library.

LOCAL PRACTICES VARY - CONSULT YOUR LIBRARY DIRECTOR AND YOUR BYLAWS