[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Hebron 1-16-2020. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The position of Poet Laureate is hereby established in the Town
of Hebron. The title of the position shall be "Hebron Poet Laureate."
The administration of the position of poet laureate shall be under
the direction of the Board of Trustees of the Douglas Library of Hebron.
The roles and responsibilities of the Poet Laureate may include,
but not be limited to, the following:
A.
Implement in conjunction with the Board of Trustees a community outreach
and education program to encourage the appreciation, writing, reading,
and performance of poetry within the Town of Hebron.
B.
Participate in events each year to encourage the writing, reading
and performance of poetry by providing public poetry readings, workshops,
lectures and/or presentations.
C.
Promote literacy through poetry in schools and foster the development
of a youth poetry initiative with the goal of providing a system and
platform for emerging young poets to present their works in conjunction
with Library- and Town-sponsored events.
D.
Commemorate the Town of Hebron by composing poetry that speaks to,
for, and of our Town.
A.
The Poet Laureate shall meet the following eligibility requirements:
(1)
Be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Hebron for at least
one year.
(2)
Demonstrate the following:
(a)
Excellence as evidenced by submitted poetry samples.
(b)
Excellence in his/her profession as evidenced by a history of
publications in journals and books, awards, honors, fellowships, and/or
recognition.
(c)
Advancement of poetry in the Hebron area as demonstrated by
a history of activity in the area's literary community through
teachings, readings, publications, and/or public presentations.
B.
The Poet Laureate shall serve a term of one year, with potential
for extension of two additional years, as recommended by the Board
of Trustees.
C.
The position of Hebron Poet Laureate is an honorary position, and
the individual shall not receive any monetary compensation from the
Library or Town.
D.
The Board of Trustees of the Douglas Library of Hebron shall retain
the license to use, reproduce and compile any work created for the
Town by the Poet Laureate in his/her official capacity.
A.
The selection of the Poet Laureate shall be made based on the qualifications
set forth in the previous section.
B.
The selection of the Poet Laureate shall be recommended to the Board
of Trustees by a committee comprised of two members of the Board of
Trustees, two to three teachers from RHAM and Hebron Elementary Schools,
a Hebron Selectperson, with potential for representation by the Connecticut
Coalition of Poets Laureate and the, as yet unformed, Arts Council.
C.
The Poet Laureate shall be recommended by the Board of Trustees,
and appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
