Summary
The Public Library Board is a governing board and a legal corporation under the Public Libraries Act, responsible for the management and control of the public library, including overseeing operations and establishing related policies.
The Board provides strategic oversight by developing and approving policies and a strategic plan that respond to community needs, reviewing and approving the library’s annual budget for submission to Council, and hiring and evaluating the Library CEO. It also ensures strong governance and accountability by aligning operations with board priorities and applicable legislation, overseeing financial performance and strategic goals, monitoring progress toward the library’s mission, and carrying out its responsibilities under the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.44.
Ontario Public Library Governance At-A-Glance
Meetings
- Minimum of seven (7) meetings per year
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- be at least 18 years of age;
- be a resident of The Nation Municipality;
- not be an employee of The Nation Municipality or the Public Library Board; and
- meet all other eligibility requirements set out in Section 10 of the Public Libraries Act.
For more information, please contact the Clerk's Office.