Library Board

The board establishes policies and determines collection contents.

Members of the public and local officials can be appointed to serve on this board.

Openings

There are no current openings.

Application

Application details available on Community advisory boards and committees overview.

Structure

There are 11 members, appointed by the County Board.

Eligibility

At-large member must reside in Hennepin County.

Term

• Three years, with a limit of 3 consecutive terms.
• Terms expire on December 31. Incumbents serve until the County Board of Commissioners makes the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Determine the contents of the collection.
• Be responsible for the use of library meeting rooms.
• Make recommendations to the county administrator about appointment or removal of the library director.
• Establish rules governing library operation.
• Review the annual operating budget for submission to the County Board.
• Develop a long-range plan.
• Accept and manage gift and trust funds.
• Articulate and endorse major library system goals and initiatives for which significant private financial support and partnership will be necessary to ensure success. The Library Board shall undertake a regular process for recommending these goals to the Friends of the Hennepin County Library for consideration and development.
• Meet in special committees and attend various meetings and programs throughout Hennepin County.
• Spend an average of 4 to 6 hours a month on these activities.

Meetings

The board usually meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.

Compensation

• $50 per board or official meeting, maximum of $100 per month.
• Parking, conference, travel, and other related expenses can be reimbursed.

Background

The Hennepin County Library system, established by Extra Session Laws of Minnesota 1967, chapter 24, section 5, provides the authority for the appointment of the Hennepin County Library Board.