08-04-1987 (Library) Agenda Packet DATE POSTED.. 7-31-87
TIME POSTED 9:00 A.M.
AGENDA
LIBRARY BOARD
CITY OF WYLIE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1987
RITA & TRUETT SMITH LIBRARY
6:30 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER
ORDER OF PAGE
BUSINESS REFERENCE BUSINESS
1 1 Oath of Office to Board Members
2 Elect Chairman of Board
3 Elect Layperson and Alternate to
represent the Library Board at
District and County meetings
4 2 Discuss duties of Board
5 Discuss plans and activities for the
coming year
6 Adjourn
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a committee of the City of Wylie will
meet at 6:30 P.M. on the 3rd day of August, 1987 in the Rita and
Truett Smith Library at 800 Thomas St. in the City of Wylie, Texas,
for the purpose of considering the above agenda.'-- 1/// -'" : ---7 (2,7/:/- --1
Carol I nes, City Secretary
POSTED THIS THE 31ST DAY OF JUL , 1987 AT 9':00 A.M.
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A-Ill—Class S. (Constitution of Texas,Art.10, Sec. 1 as Amended 1i930) CLARKE a COURTS. INC.
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OATH OF OFFICE
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1
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do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of
of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and I
laws of the United States and of this State; and I furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm), that I have not
directly nor indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute any 1
money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward for the giving or
withholding a vote at the election at which 1 was elected. So help me God."
(SIGNED)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this day of 19
NOTE: For appointed officials use Form A-111a.
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LIBRARY BOARD
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To make certain that the library prepares a satisfactory plan with goals,
objectives, priorities, programs, and activities and to participate
in the drafting and continual review of the plan.
2. To assure the general efficiency and progress of the library.
3. To maintain good relations with local governments and secure the interest
of the library in the overall governmental organization and financial
structure and in local planning and improvements.
4. To weigh financial needs in relation to goals and objectives and to see
that these needs are convincingly presented to the public and to the
appropriating authorities.
S. To understand the functions of a library director giving that employee
a free hand in administrative matters, lend support, and help overcome
weaknesses, if any become evident.
6. To consider, formulate, and decide on policies, as initiated and presented
by the library director.
7. To understand the functions and qualifications of the staff at its
different levels, supporting the library director in finding and
appointing a staff of high quality and in securing an adequate salary
scale.
8. To keep in touch with the organization and activities of the library and
to measure results in services, costs, and reader satisfaction.
9. To enlarge public and official understanding of the library and its
purposes, problems, and progress.
10. To understand, question, and advise on matters that affect public
relations, such as services tor eaders, finances, operating costs,
and staff welfare, and to place on record its decisions on such matters.
