Marathon County Public Library

ITEM NUMBER: 6.05

CHAPTER 6: LIBRARY BOARD

CODE: Policy

COMPUTER ID: LIB-5

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Title: Powers of the Library Board of Trustees

Effective Date: 11-24-86

Authorized By: Library Board of Trustees

Date of Last Revision: 2/2009

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The Marathon County Public Library Board of Trustees is established under the provisions of Chapter 43 of

the Wisconsin State Statutes and derives its powers from section 43.58 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. The

Library Board of Trustees establish policies in an effort to ensure that the public receives quality library

service at a reasonable cost. The Board does not "run" the Library on a day-to-day basis, but rather guides it

through the creation of policies and the setting of financial priorities. The Board of Trustees performs the

following functions under Wisconsin State Statutes:



1. Controls the expenditure of all monies collected.



2. Audits and approves expenditures.



3. Considers legal claims filed against the Library.



4. Appoints a head librarian and authorizes the hi

ring of such other assistants and employees as

it deems necessary to carry out the work of the Library.



5. Prescribes the duties and compensation of employees.



6. Promotes Library use through the provision of programs, services, and cooperative efforts

with other agencies.



7. Reports on the services and financial standing of the Library to the City Council, the County

Board, the State, and to the public.