Community advisory boards and committees
Library Board
The board establishes policies and determines collection contents.
Members of the public and local officials can be appointed to serve on this board.
Openings
- 3 At large positions
Application
Applications will be available and accepted November 12 through December 31 at 5 p.m.
Application details available on Community advisory boards and committees overview.
Structure
There are 11 members, appointed by the County Board.
Eligibility
At-large member must reside in Hennepin County.
Term
- Three years, with a limit of 3 consecutive terms.
- Terms expire on December 31. Incumbents serve until the County Board of Commissioners makes the appointment.
Responsibilities
- Determine the contents of the collection.
- Be responsible for the use of library meeting rooms.
- Make recommendations to the county administrator about appointment or removal of the library director.
- Establish rules governing library operation.
- Review the annual operating budget for submission to the County Board.
- Develop a long-range plan.
- Accept and manage gift and trust funds.
- Articulate and endorse major library system goals and initiatives for which significant private financial support and partnership will be necessary to ensure success. The Library Board shall undertake a regular process for recommending these goals to the Friends of the Hennepin County Library for consideration and development.
- Meet in special committees and attend various meetings and programs throughout Hennepin County.
- Spend an average of 4 to 6 hours a month on these activities.
Meetings
The full board usually meets on the 3rd or 4th Wednesday of every other month at various library locations.
Meetings are scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Members are also expected to serve on at least one committee, which is an additional 3-6 weekday evening meetings per year depending on committee assignments.
Compensation
- $50 per board or official meeting, maximum of $100 per month.
- Parking, conference, travel, and other related expenses can be reimbursed.
A substitute form W-9 is required to receive compensation.
Background
The Hennepin County Library system, established by Extra Session Laws of Minnesota 1967, chapter 24, section 5, provides the authority for the appointment of the Hennepin County Library Board.