The Board approved a bond issue to renovate and preserve both libraries and has kept up to date on the construction by hiring an architect, processing bids, and paying construction expenditures. The Board also acts on recommendations made by the director and approves monthly operating expenditures. Meetings last approximately one and one-half hours to three hours. Time is spent outside of meetings in studying the agenda, but this time is not extensive. The Board consists of five members appointed by the Mayor with approval by the Council.
Terms of office are five years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Members do not receive compensation for service as trustees, but expenses incurred shall be paid from the Library fund.