Section IV: Director's Responsibilities & Function

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BOARD/DIRECTOR RELATIONSHIP 

The Board of Trustees shall communicate with the Director in establishing policies, following these guidelines: 

  • Good management is recognized as one of the key factors in the success of the organization. The Board reserves the authority to establish policies and approve plans, delegating authority to the Director. 
  • The Board shall approve policies and long-range plans for the Addison Public Library, delegating authority to the Director to implement these policies and plans. The Director shall be responsible for hiring capable personnel within the limitations of Board policy and budget constraints, determining the appropriate compensation, training, supervision, discipline, and termination, if necessary. 
  • Board members shall refrain from individually discussing management and personnel issues with Addison Public Library personnel other than the Director. The Board, in consultation with the Director, may confer with key personnel at regular or special meetings of the Board. 
  • Authority for management of the Addison Public Library shall be through the Board of Trustees to the Director. The Board shall require full and timely information from the Director concerning pertinent matters that relate to the management of the Addison Public Library. 
  • The Board recognizes that efficient management of Addison Public Library can exist only through mutual understanding and cooperation between the Board and the Director. The Board also recognizes that the Director is accountable to the Board to show results but must be given latitude to exercise independent judgment in executing Board policy in order to perform effectively. Therefore, the Board grants that latitude of judgment and discretion, expecting full accounting of performance from the Director. 
  • The Board recognizes its position as the employer of the executive and shall be responsible for a systematic annual evaluation of the executive’s performance. The evaluation shall be for the purpose of improving the Director’s performance and to provide a basis for consideration of the executive’s salary for the next year. 
  • The Director’s employment with Addison Public Library may be terminated upon written notice to the Director. 
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