Calvert Library Board of Library Trustee Vacancy September 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robyn Truslow 410-535-0291
Calvert Library announces a pending vacancy on the Calvert Board of Library Trustees (BOLT). This Board vacancy has been created by the end of the term of a sitting Trustee who is eligible for re-appointment. However, all qualified applicants are welcome and all candidates will be assessed using the same criteria. Applications are accepted through October 7, 2020.
The responsibilities of the Board of Library Trustees are established by State Code. The Board is responsible for governance and fiscal oversight; approving library policies and budget and overseeing the work of the Executive Director. The Board is comprised of 7 community members who volunteer their time and support to the library. Officers include President, Vice President and Secretary. Responsibilities include monthly meetings; the board currently meets at 4:00pm on third Tuesdays. Meetings are currently being held virtually on Zoom but are normally held at one of the four library locations. In addition to regular meetings, there is an annual meeting of the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association Corporation that Board members are invited to attend and an annual Citizens for Maryland Libraries meeting generally held on a Saturday in October.
Service on the BOLT is a volunteer public office with a normal appointment term of five years. The open term begins in January 2021 and lasts through December of 2025. While State law provides that individuals may serve more than one term (but not more than two full terms in succession), each term is separate and requires application, nomination by the Board and appointment by the BOCC. Appointment to one term does not create an entitlement to serve more than one term. The Board appreciates that while experience on the Board may be a significant factor to be considered, other factors may also be significant including, but not limited to: the quality of past performance; current Board composition; specific current needs of the Board; and, the comparative qualifications of all applicants. Additionally, since Board membership is a privilege, all eligible County citizen should have equal access to consideration for this privilege.
Details and a link to the online application can be found at calvertlibrary.info/about-us/board-of-trustees/meet-the-board/.
For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.
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Robyn Truslow She/Her/Hers Public Relations Coordinator Calvert Library 850 Costley Way Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-0291 410-535-3022 (fax) CalvertLibrary.info
