- Name of the library and its Charter date.
- What is the business/financial year of the library? (January 1 – December 31, June 1 – May 31, etc. )
- Who is eligible to be a Library Board member?
- Number of Board Members required. (This should comply with the library’s Charter)
- How are Board members selected (election, appointment, etc.)?
- Meeting Procedures & Policies
- Open Meetings Law
- Board Committees
- Role of the Library Director in relation to the Board and its meetings – Are they required to make a report?
- Indemnification Clause
- The process for Amending the Board Bylaws
Sample Policies:
- Association Library – Putnam Valley Library (NY)
- Association Library – Starr Library (Rhinebeck, NY)
- Association Library – Kinderhook Memorial Library
- School District Library – Mahopac Library (NY)
- Special District Library – West Hurley Library (NY)
- Special District – East Fishkill Community Library (NY)
- Sample Bylaws [NYS Department of Library Development]