POSITION DESCRIPTION

Member, Board of Trustees

Rapid City Public Library

 

  1. Participates in the ongoing responsibilities of the governing body, including establishment of library policies and planning for future Library services and programs.

 

  1. Determines and adopts written policies to govern the operation and services of the Library.

 

  1. Attends all regular and special meetings of the Board, and participates in committees and activities as necessary: attends appropriate Library functions.

 

  1. Represents the interests and needs of community members.

 

  1. Lends one’s expertise and experience to the organization.

 

  1. Sets an annual budget and approves expenditure of funds; monitors budget and expenses throughout the year.

 

  1. Maintains an awareness of library issues and trends and the implications for library users.

 

  1. Acts as liaison with the public, interpreting and informing local government, media and public of Library services and needs.

 

  1. Hires, set salary and supervises a qualified Library Director to implement Board decisions and directions and to carry out day-to-day provision of Library services.

 

  1. Establishes short and long-term goals for Library.

 

  1. Understands pertinent local and state law; actively supports library legislation in the state and the nation.

 

  1. Ensures compliance with the open meeting law.

 

  1. Reviews and signs necessary contracts (i.e. contract with Pennington County).

 

  1. Reports activities to City and County Commissions annually.