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Bexley Public Library is one of seven independent public library districts in
Franklin County, Ohio. The library’s primary source of funding comes from the
Library and Local Government Support Fund, a portion of Ohio’s State Income
Tax set aside for local public libraries.
The Board of Trustees of Bexley Public Library consists of seven members
appointed to seven-year terms. Section 3375.33 of the Ohio Revised Code
provides that public library boards of trustees are "bodies politic and
corporate". The Board, which as a body holds title to all real and personal
property of the library, is vested with all powers necessary to organize and
operate the library, including: (1) the authority to appropriate and expend
library funds, (2) the authority to establish library buildings and facilities
and to regulate their use, (3) the authority to select library materials and
to establish regulations relating to their loan and other use, (4) the
authority to appoint and set the compensation and terms and conditions of
employment of all library staff, and (5) the authority to accept and utilize,
as deemed appropriate, gifts to the library, of whatever nature.
The Board of Trustees discharges their responsibilities by (1) appointing a
chief executive officer to whom authority is delegated to administer the
library in their behalf, (2) appointing a financial officer responsible for
the maintenance of financial records, and (3) meeting regularly to review the
operation and finances of the library.
Through a process of continuous review and study of the library operation, the
Board of Trustees endeavor to provide the best possible library services
consistent with current standards of professional library management.
The library Board is a policymaking and oversight body not directly involved
in the daily operation of the library. Comments, suggestions, or complaints
about the operation of the library or the provision of any of its services
should be made to the library Director, who is responsible for operating the
library according to the board’s policies. The Director may be contacted by
telephone at 614-231-9709, or in writing at 2411 E. Main Street, Bexley, Ohio
43209.
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Board Member Openings
From time to time,
Bexley Public Library has openings on the Board of Trustees. The
Library maintains a list of interested applicants.
Qualified nominees should have an
interest in the work of the public library, a commitment to its goals,
the ability to work as a team member, proven non-profit organizational
experience, be active in community affairs, and should have the ability
to withstand pressures, prejudices, and provincialism.
A trustee serves a term of seven
years, and the time commitment is significant.
Regular Meetings:
Monthly
Special Meetings: As
needed-- these are not frequent
Committee Meetings: As
needed—some committees may meet on a monthly basis in addition to the
regular meeting.
Attendance at
library events and trustee training programs throughout the year is
encouraged.
To receive an
application form, the Board requests that members of the community who
themselves are interested or who would like to nominate a community
member send an e-mail to
bexleydirector@bexleylibrary.org.
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2009/2010 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Alan Radnor, President
Charles R. Saxbe, Vice President
Michael Kilbourne, Secretary
Paige Crane
Anne Lewis
Alan Michaels
Sam Shamansky
Administration
Rachel Rubin, Director
Sandra Lutz, Fiscal Officer 2010
Meetings of the Board are tentatively scheduled on the following dates
(third Thursday of these months) at 5:00 p.m.
2010
JANUARY 21
FEBRUARY 18
MARCH 18
APRIL 15
MAY 20
JUNE 17
JULY 15
AUGUST 19
SEPTEMBER 16
OCTOBER 21
NOVEMBER 18
DECEMBER 16
Periodically, due to
schedules, the times and dates of Board Meetings need to be changed.
Please call 614-231-9709 to confirm the times/dates of Board meetings.
Correspondence for the Board of Trustees should be sent to Administrative
Offices, Bexley Public Library, 2411 E. Main Street, Bexley, Ohio 43209.
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