The Legal Library Board has been established to provide progressive, collective leadership and direction and to set the framework for the operating context of a library. Members are appointed by Council resolution. All appointed members are entrusted to direct the activities of the organization as a whole rather than in their own interest or that of any specific group.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Legal Library Board are:
The Board provides the overall leadership and strategic direction for the Legal Library and exercises its authority under the Alberta Libraries Act.
· Determine the Library’s mission, vision and values
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· Operate the Board effectively
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· Develop, implement and monitor a Strategic Plan
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· Orient and engage board members
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· Elect the Board Chair
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· Promotion of library services
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· Develop essential policies of the Library
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· Fundraise
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· Maintain fiscal oversight and accounting records
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· Advocacy
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· Members appointed to the board will serve for a term of up to 3 years, with a maximum of 3 consecutive terms.
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· Maintain records of minutes, resolutions, bylaws, receipts, payments, credits & liabilities
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· Meetings will be held at least once every 4 months.
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· Prepare budgets and estimates to be submitted to Town Council for approval
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If this initiative excites you, submit a letter of interest to the Town of Legal, via:
Email: main@legal.ca | Mail: Box 390, Legal AB, T0G 1L0 | Fax: 780-961-4133
Positions will be open until suitable candidates are found. All submissions will be considered by Council, and those individuals selected will be notified.