Policy

Purpose

To define the process by which Library policies are modified, preserving the authority of the Library Board.

Policy

1. Per Colorado Statute 24-90-109 (Powers and duties of board of trustees), the  Library Board is the policy-setting body for Carnegie Public Library, with exclusive control of finances and facilities, and authority over staff via the Library Director. The Library is subject to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as City ordinances.
2. The Library Director is responsible for bringing policies to the Library Board:
1. In the case of policies specific to library services, the Director will draft policies with appropriate input/review from staff and the Board.
2. The Director will place any policy changes on the Library Board’s meeting agenda.
3. Policies may be presented to the Library Board as action or informational items.
1. Any new policy will be presented as an action item, subject to approval by a majority vote of the Board.
2. All policies, after being formally adopted by the Board will be open and available to the public.