The Trustees shall appoint a qualified Library Director who shall be the executive and administrative officer of the library on behalf of the Trustees, under its review and direction. The Library Director shall be an employee of the Town of Lynnfield, as provided under the Town's Personnel Bylaw.
A.
The Director shall be responsible for:
(1)
The proper direction and supervision of the staff,
(2)
The care and maintenance of the library building and equipment,
(3)
An adequate and proper selection of books and other library materials in keeping with the stated policy of the Trustees,
(4)
The maintenance of library collections,
(5)
The efficiency of library service to the public,
(6)
Filing required reports with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a timely manner, and
(7)
Working with the Town Administrator and the Finance Committee to set a budget and win approval of it at the Annual Town Meeting, and to obtain such other approvals as may be in the best interest of the library.
B.
The Director shall render and submit to the Trustees at each regular monthly meeting reports and recommendations of such policies and procedures, which, in the opinion of the Director, will improve efficiency and quality of library service.
C.
In the case of part-time or temporary employees, the Director shall have interim authority to appoint without the approval of the Trustees provided that any such appointment shall be reported to the Trustees at its next regular meeting.
D.
The Director shall attend all Trustees' meetings unless specifically excused from doing so.