Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 10 - EDUCATION › Chapter 10.102 - SUBSTANTIVE RULES (STATE LIBRARY COMMISSION) › Subchapter 10.102.11 - Public Library Development › Rule 10.102.1158 - LIBRARY BOARD, GOVERNANCE, AND WORKING WITH THE DIRECTOR

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) A public library is defined at
				22-1-301(3), MCA,
				established in Title 7, MCA, or an accredited tribal college library that
				provides service to the public. All libraries must comply with the standards
				set forth in ARM Title 10, chapter 102, subchapter 11.
(2) The public library board shall meet at
				least six times a year and shall comply with Montana's open meeting
				laws.
(3) The public library board
				members shall learn about the services the library provides to users, the role
				of the board in providing administrative and financial oversight, and the role
				of the board in planning for new services for users.
(4) The public library board shall receive at
				least three hours of continuing education each year.
(5) The public library board shall understand
				the revenue sources that fund the library, the budgeting process, and shall
				adopt an annual budget for the library.
(6) For a public library defined at
				22-1-301(3), MCA,
				and created under Title 7, MCA, at least 70% of the revenue shall be derived
				from local tax revenues. Grants, donations, and other revenue sources
				supplement but do not supplant local tax support. For an accredited tribal
				college library that serves tribal members, the tribal council shall recognize
				and support the efforts of the library to obtain funding.
(7) Public library boards and directors shall
				identify the requisite financial resources necessary to provide adequate
				library services pursuant to the library's mission and shall regularly
				communicate with community and local government leaders about financial needs
				and ability to meet community needs.
(8) The public library board, in consultation
				with the director, shall identify in writing what they want to accomplish in
				the next three to five years, and that plan shall be focused on meeting
				community needs. The board and director shall annually review their plan and
				progress made.
(9) The public
				library board shall adopt emergency response plans that ensure the safety of
				the public and staff as the primary priority.
(10) The public library director or designee
				shall submit the Montana Public Library Annual Statistical Report to the
				Montana State Library. The public library board and director shall annually
				review public library statistics.
(11) The public library board shall adopt and
				regularly review policies that reflect the mission, objectives, and goals of
				the public library. The policies shall govern use of the public library, its
				materials, and services. No single policy may exist more than four years
				without review.
(12) The public
				library board and director shall be familiar with the most current Public
				Library Standards Road Map maintained by the Montana State Library.
AUTH:
					 22-1-103, MCA; IMP:
					 22-1-103,
					 MCA