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Library Board of Trustees

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The Library Board of Trustees consists of 10 members: 9 are appointed by the Board of Selectmen, while 1 is ex-officio (without power to vote) by virtue of serving as President of the Friends of the Canton Public Library.  The term of each trustee is 4 years, with the exception of the ex-officio trustee, whose term on the board lasts for 2 years (as long as his/her term of office as President of the Friends). 

Per Town of Canton Ordinance #207, the Library Board of Trustees' function is:

1. To adopt policies, goals, and objectives for the operation of the library

2. To monitor and review the operations of the library

3. To develop with the Library Director an annual operating and capital budget to be presented to the Chief Administrative Officer for review

4. To consult and advise the Chief Administrative Officer, Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, and other town officials and employees regarding the use of past and future gifts and bequests made to the library (subject to acceptance of all gifts by the Board of Selectmen, as required by the Town Charter) and the operation of the library.

Per the Charter of the Town of Canton, the Library Board of Trustees also participates in the selection of a Library Director, along with the Board of Selectmen.  

Members of the Library Board of Trustees are:

Richard Matos, Chair
Walter Gillette, Vice Chair
Marjorie Clarke, Secretary
Karen Koch Berger
Bonita Hansen
Michael Leonard
Patricia McGarry
David Owen
Sue-Ann Uccello, President, Friends of the Canton Public Library

One (1) vacancy exists as of July 2011

The Library Board of Trustees approved the following schedule of regular meeting dates for Calendar Year 2012:

January 18
February 8
March 14
April 11
May 9
June 13
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12

Most meetings of the Library Board of Trustees are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Canton Public Library and Community Center, beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Meetings are held during July and August only if necessary.

Canton Public Library * 40 Dyer Avenue * Canton, CT 06019 * 860-693-5800 * Fax 860-693-5804
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