Advisory Council: Purpose & Structure (MO1A)
Library Advisory Council
The Purposes and duties of the Council are as follows:
To be a representative for the Library patrons and to provide a conduit for information from the patron to the Library Director and staff.
To advise on the current services provided by the Library and how these services may be improved.
To study programs and services developed by other libraries for the blind and disabled and by the National Library Service. Make recommendations for their adoption based on analysis.
To communicate the value of reading and Library services to people throughout the state, particularly those eligible for services.
Structure of Council:
The Council shall consist of XXX members.
One member of the Council shall serve as chair on a rotating basis.
Representatives to the Council shall be appointed at the discretion of the XXX.
Each member of the Council shall serve three year terms, culminating on 31st of December.
Terms shall be staggered to ensure continuity.
The Council shall meet quarterly.
The Council shall meet in XXX or at an alternative agreed upon destination.
Travel costs and other expenses incurred by the Council members will be reimbursed using state guidelines.
The State Librarian and the Director of the Wolfner Library will meet and provide staff support to the Council.
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