What Every Trustee Should Know A Webinar sponsored by the New York State Division of Library Development June 11, 2013 ` Presented by: Jerry Nichols, Director,

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What Every Trustee Should Know A Webinar sponsored by the New York State Division of Library Development June 11, 2013 ` Presented by: Jerry Nichols, Director, Palmer Institute for Public Library Organization and Management; Long Island University; LIU Post. What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Welcome Bernard Margolis, Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and New York State Librarian Bernard A. Margolis has served as New York State Librarian and Assistant Commissioner for Libraries since January Mr. Margolis administers the New York State Research Library and the Division of Library Development. In partnership with the state's 73 public and school library systems, the State Library delivers library services to 19.5 million people served by New York's 7,000 academic, public, school and special libraries. What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Program Presenter Jerry Nichols, Director of the Palmer Institute for Public Library Organization and Management Mr. Nichols is the editor of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State and is recipient of the New York Library Association’s Outstanding Service to Libraries Award and the Distinguished Service Award from the Library Trustees’ Association of New York State. As Past Chair of the New York State Regents’ Advisory Council on Libraries he was instrumental in the development, publication and adoption of Creating the Future: a 2020 Vision Plan for Library Service in New York State. What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Primary Resources There are two important resources that we will use in this session. Statement on the Governance Role of a Trustee or Board Member Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Today’s Session Your Role as a Trustee Your Legal and Fiduciary Responsibilities Elements of Effective Board Meetings Working with your Fellow Trustees and Director What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Getting Oriented Visiting Your Library Understanding Your Director Honoring History Reviewing Critical Documents Taking the Oath Communicating Legally & Effectively

Your Role as a Trustee/ Legal and Fiduciary Responsibili ties

The Duty of Care “ A trustee or board member must act in good faith and exercise the degree of diligence, care and skill that an ordinary prudent individual would use under similar circumstances in a like position.” Learn about your Library and the library world. Attend all Board meetings and be ready. Ask questions! What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Your Role as a Trustee/ Legal and Fiduciary Responsibilities The Duty of Loyalty/Conflicts of Interest “ Trustees owe allegiance to the institution and must act in good faith with the best interest of the organization in mind. The conduct of a trustee must further the institution’s goals and not the member’s personal or business interests…A trustee should avoid even the appearance of impropriety…” Make sure the Library Board has an up to date Conflict of Interest Policy. Avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest. Put the Library first! What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Your Role as a Trustee/ Legal and Fiduciary Responsibilities The Duty of Obedience “ A trustee has a responsibility to insure that the institution’s resources are dedicated to the fulfillment of its mission. The member also has a duty to ensure that the institution complies with all applicable laws and does not engage in any unauthorized activities.” Know and understand the Library’s mission. Be aware of important law and regulations. Be certain that your Library’s resources are solely dedicated to Library purposes. What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Your Role as a Trustee/ Legal and Fiduciary Responsibilities Fiduciary Accountability “ensure that financial resources are being used efficiently and effectively toward meeting the institution’s goals”; and “hire a CEO to manage the operation of the institution and evaluate his/her overall performance”. Select a qualified Library Director and let them manage. Secure sufficient financial resources. Monitor expenditures and get an annual independent audit. All excerpts from: Statement on the Governance Role of a Trustee or Board Member; New York State Board of Regents What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Your Role as a Trustee/ Legal and Fiduciary Responsibilities Access is an Attitude! The public library must be a valuable resource to everyone in the community. What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Respect the Institution; the Public and your Time! What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Effective Board Meetings Comply with the Law Open Meetings Meeting Notices Content of Minutes Executive Sessions Rights of Public at Meetings Quorum/Voting What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Effective Board Meetings Conduct Financial Review Evaluate Financial Reports Approve Expenditures Maintain Reserve Funds Have Investment Policies What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Effective Board Meetings Oversee Personnel Actions Selection vs. Appointment Compliance with Civil Service Regulations Termination What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Working with your Fellow Trustees and the Director

 Show Up!  Respect each others’ time.  Work as a Collective Authority.  Understand Responsibility vs. Delegation.  Promote Positive Corporate Culture. What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Lastly, please remember…it’s about the Library, not about you. Always keep in mind that your primary job is to provide the highest quality library service possible for your community, not the cheapest. What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

Library Trustees Association of New York State: New York State Division of Library Development: Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations: New York Library Association: NYS Committee on Open Government: Mid-Hudson Library System Trustee Resources: midhudson.org/trustee/main.php midhudson.org/trustee/main.php Public Library Law in New York State by Allan Carter: What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013

What Every Trustee Should Know A Webinar sponsored by the New York State Division of Library Development June 11,2013 ` Presented by: Jerry Nichols, Director, Palmer Institute for Public Library Organization and Management; Long Island University; LIU Post. What Every Trustee Should Know June 11, 2013