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Nancy K Soderberg To. "Jean Giliberb"<jeang iliberti@a omca t-net <br /> { +� IIS . <br /> "Ann MacDonald-Da ale 'r annirna d@ o1. orn , "Carlo D'E te"" <br /> 04/19/2o .o Pit <br /> . biographor@a aol.com "David F. Burton <br /> dburtona otrbu � orn "Dianna L. Smith" dF inc iunc).00n <br /> x <br /> objet: Library Trustee term Ll <br /> Fellow Trustees- <br /> I've <br /> rutee -I've chec# d the Massaschusetts Public Library Trustees <br /> Handbook website, l la hpee Town Charter website and <br /> l la tepee Public Library Bylaws regarding number of terms <br /> a trustee may serve. <br /> Massachusetts Public Library Trustees Handbook: <br /> Chapter. 1 Terms of Membership <br /> Board members must serve staggered terms in order to provide <br /> continuity of service. In accordance with Massachusetts <br /> General Laws, Cha pte r 78, section 10, elected trustees serve <br /> three-year terms, Most appointed trustees also serve <br /> three year teras. If a vacancy occurs prior to the a piration of <br /> a trustee's terra, board and municipal bylaws should be con- <br /> sulted and the position filled in accordance with thorn. <br /> Usually a new trustee is appointed to complete the unexpired <br /> term. <br /> How long should a trustee serve? <br /> No trustee should serve on the board indefinitely, no matter hoe r <br /> dedicated and no matter Few effective the trustee i . Continuity of <br /> service provides the wisdom of experience, but change provides <br /> the essential infusion of new ideas. Both are needed. It is the <br /> responsibility of board members to recruit and encourage qualified <br /> potential trustees. <br /> Chapter 2. Burd Organization <br /> Types of Library Boards in Massachusetts <br /> Towyn Libraries: These libraries may be established by resolution <br /> of the town governing boder. They are governed by an elected <br /> board of trustees whose number.is divisible by three. Special <br /> acts such as charter changes may allow for the appointment of <br /> trustees. Funding is derived primarily through local and state <br /> appropriations. <br /> Chapter 2. ByLaw <br /> Every library board should have its own written set of bylaws' <br /> the framework, rules and regulations covering the meetings and <br /> operation of the board. Bylaws should be drafted and revised a <br /> needed so as not to conflict with any local, state or federal laws <br /> or regulations. Be aware that some libraries do not have bylaw <br /> that are specific to the library: instead, they use the laws laid <br /> out in their municipal charter, act of special special legislation, <br /> or original municipal articles of incorporation. Trustees should <br /> each have his/her own copy of all the bytaws and rules which <br /> govern their library. It is each trustee's re pon ibiltiy to read <br /> and familiarize him/herself with the library's governing documents. <br /> Town of Mashpee charter <br /> i <br />