Burlington Public Library

Under the Public Libraries Act, the Board:

• provides a comprehensive and efficient public library service that reflects the community’s needs;
• employs and evaluates the ongoing performance of the Chief Executive Officer;
• determines and adopts written policies to govern the operation and programs of the library;
• establishes and monitors long range goals and objectives for Burlington Public Library;
• understands the library’s programs and needs of the community in relation to the library;
• works with the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a budget adequate to carry out the library’s goals and objectives and presents this budget to City Council;
• is aware of local and other laws that affect libraries and play an active role in initiating and supporting beneficial library legislation;
• adheres to the Public Libraries Act, its regulations, and legislation;
• members attend all Board meetings, and committee meetings as assigned. Attends outside meetings, workshops for trustees, and community events;
• makes sure accurate public records concerning finances, property, and annual reports are on file at the library and with appropriate local, provincial, or national bodies;
• may interact with provincial library agencies. Reports regularly to governing officials and the general public.
• promotes and advocates the value of public libraries in the Burlington community.

Thu January 16 | Location: Central, Frank Rose Room

Thu February 20 | Location: Central, Frank Rose Room

Thu March 19 | via conference call

Wed April 16 | via conference call

Thu May 21 | via conference call

Thu June 18 | via conference call

Thu September 17 | Location: Tansley Woods, program room

Thu October 15 | Location: New Appleby, program room

Thu November 19 | Location: Central, Frank Rose Room

Thu December 17 | Location: Central, Frank Rose Room

All meetings start at 6.30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend and watch the proceedings. For log in information to attend a teleconference meeting, please submit a Contact Us form and we'll be in touch. Items in Closed Session may be attended by Library Board members only.