MHLS Board of Trustees Board Manual

Introduction to the Mid-Hudson Library System

• New York State's Public Library Systems Brochure (DLD)
• MHLS Mission & Vision Statement
• MHLS: A Brief History
• Plan of Service (2007 - 2011)
• Organizational Chart
• Highlights 2005-2007
• Guide to the MHLS Web Site
• Acronyms and Abbreviations
• System Tour Dates

Introduction to the Board of Trustees

• Role of a Public Library System Trustee [coming soon]
• Bylaws
• Conflict of Interest Statement
• Important Board Actions
• Board Committees & Committee Objectives
• Board Roster
• Board Meeting Dates
• Board-to-Board Visits

Funding Explanation & Budget Summary

• Funding Explanation
• Receipts Overview
• Expense Overview
• Warrants [coming soon]

Critical Documents

• Free Direct Access Plan
• Document of Understanding with Member Libraries
• Automation Agreement
• Patron Privacy Statement

MHLS Member Libraries

• Service Area Map
• Libraries By County
• Correctional Facility Libraries
• Directors Association & Committees

Expense Claim Form

• 2008 Expense Claim form with updated mileage reimbursement rate:
  • .pdf or
  • MS Word (so you can type in your entries)

last updated: 2.14.08/RSA

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