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38300 Sierra Highway, Suite C Palmdale, CA 93550 (661) 267-5151 Board of Library Trustees Trustee Duties and Responsibilities The Library Board is made up of five members, who are nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Board of Library Trustees operates under the Education Code and serve a three year term. Library Board Trustee must be a resident of the City of Palmdale, have an interest in the Palmdale City Library, must be able and willing to attend regular meetings of the Board and must complete a required Statement of Economic Interest Form 700 annually during their term of office. Library Board Trustee is a volunteer position and as such, Trustees receive no compensation or reimbursement. The term of office is a three-year term. The Board of Library Trustees are subject to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act. As part of the final selection process, applicants will be required to pass a Livescan fingerprint scan submission via the California Department of Justice, and if appointed, a Statement of Economic Interests Form 700 will be required. Library Mission: The Palmdale City Library exists to provide access to knowledge in multiple formats for all residents of Palmdale; provide quality library service to the City of Palmdale; to deliver innovative and engaging programs to the community; to partner with people, groups and agencies in order to maximize the Library’s utility throughout the City; and to make Palmdale a better place with the resources available to it in order to enrich the lives of our residents. Duties: Commit to attend Board meetings; assess and evaluate current and long-range needs of the library; adopt policies, rules, and regulations with respect to programs and facilities to meet such needs of the community; monitor the library’s effectiveness; and be an advocate for the library. Responsibilities: Advise the Library Director on library services, adopt policies, rules, and regulations with respect to programs and facilities to meet such needs of the community; assess and evaluate current and long-range needs of the library; monitor the library’s effectiveness; and be an advocate for the library.