Maroa Public Library

Trustee Resources

The Board of Trustees of the Maroa Public Library District (MPLD) meets monthly, on the third Monday of the month at 6:30pm, in the Roberta Persinger Foulke Conference Room.

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There are seven (7) elected members who reside within the MPLD.  Terms are for 6 years.  Elections are held in odd numbered years.

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Board members are not paid for their service on the Library Board.  For more detailed information, you may reference the Illinois Public Library Trustee Manual.

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Duties of the Board of Trustees:

• Act as liason with the community

• Policy development

• Personnel salary/wage review

• Strategic planning

• Resource oversight: budget, fundraising

• Evaluation of building, community service needs

• Advocacy

• Employ competent and qualified library director

• Complete OMA training

• Fill out economic interest form

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The Board governs the library.  The Director and staff manage the library.

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Duties of the Library Director:

1. Technical Adviser to the board: policies, laws

2. Hiring, training, promotion/dismissal of all staff

3. Create/revise and implement policies approved by the board

4. Report regularly on library activities, complete the Annual Report (IPLAR)

5. Prepare budget in consultation with the board / Finance Committee

6. Responsible for materials selection

7. Attend board meetings

8. Attend professional development opportunities

9. Join local, state, and national organizations

10. Active in community organizations