<div dir="ltr">I adapted this piece from a State Library publication for an elected board a long time ago.  It was originally more for advisory boards so maybe it will be helpful.  I don't have the original State Library piece on my computer but do have it in my office and could send it to you after ALA.  You can find it what I use here"  <a href="http://lcldinfo.wikispaces.com/file/view/Responsibilities+of+the+Board+and+the+District+Librarian.doc">http://lcldinfo.wikispaces.com/file/view/Responsibilities+of+the+Board+and+the+District+Librarian.doc</a>.  Be patient, it can take a minute to load.  <div>
<br></div><div>I can also send this as an attachment if the document doesn't open this way.</div><div><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 7:39 PM, Buzzy Nielsen <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:buzzy@hoodriverlibrary.org" target="_blank">buzzy@hoodriverlibrary.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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    <div>They're boring, but here are a few
      important things to which I refer new folks.<br>
      <ul>
        <li>Public records and meetings overview<br>
          <a href="http://www.doj.state.or.us/public_records/citizens_guide.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.doj.state.or.us/public_records/citizens_guide.shtml</a></li>
        <li>Oregon Government Ethics Laws: A Guide for Public Officials<br>
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/OGEC/docs/Public_Official_Guide/2010-10_PO_Guide_October_Final_Adopted.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.oregon.gov/OGEC/docs/Public_Official_Guide/2010-10_PO_Guide_October_Final_Adopted.pdf</a></li>

        <li>Local Budgeting in Oregon<br>
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/forms/property/local-budgeting-in-oregon_504-400_2012.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/forms/property/local-budgeting-in-oregon_504-400_2012.pdf</a></li>
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      <p>Cheers!<br>
        Buzzy<br>
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        Hood River County Library District<br>
        502 State St<br>
        Hood River, OR 97031<br>
        <a href="tel:541-387-7062" value="+15413877062" target="_blank">541-387-7062</a><br>
        <a href="http://hoodriverlibrary.org" target="_blank">http://hoodriverlibrary.org</a><br>
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      On 06/26/2013 09:31 AM, Jane Tucker wrote:<br>
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        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Good
            morning,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">I
            am looking for some good orientation/training materials for
            a library advisory board.  We have a new board member and it
            seems like a good time to review library board roles and
            responsibilities.  Thanks in advance, Jane<u></u><u></u></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Jane
            Tucker, MS, CPLA<u></u><u></u></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Director,
            Astoria Public Library<u></u><u></u></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">450
            Tenth Street<u></u><u></u></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Astoria,
            Oregon  97103<u></u><u></u></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="tel:503.325.7323" value="+15033257323" target="_blank">503.325.7323</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a href="http://www.astorialibrary.org" target="_blank">www.astorialibrary.org</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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