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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Library Board applications are being accepted now!

Would you like to help shape the future of the Library?  Apply for the Library Board!

What does the Public Library Board do?

1.    Advocate

  • Advocate for the library in the community and with local government.
  • Advocate for community interests as a member of the library board.

2.    Plan 

  • Develop and evaluate a strategic plan to shape library services in light of community needs.

3.    Govern 

  • Set and review library policies. 
  • Set the library’s budget and oversee finances.

4.    Evaluate

  • Monitor and assess the overall effectiveness of library services. 
  • Evaluate the CEO’s performance annually.

Qualifications:
An applicant must be:

  • at least eighteen years old
  • a Canadian citizen
  • a resident of Merrickville-Wolford or Montague Township
  • not employed by the library board or by your municipality.

Council has just sent out the application form for municipal committees – including the library board.  Just fill out the form and return it to your municipal office.

Contact the library for more information.

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