A.
The Board of Library Trustees shall have the custody and management of the public library and of all property of the Town related to said library.
B.
All funds of money and property that the Town may receive by gift or bequest for the purpose of library support or maintenance shall be administered by the Trustees in accordance with the provisions of any such gift or bequest.
C.
Specific duties are as follows:
(1)
Engage in an ongoing planning process which assesses the needs of the library and role of the library in the community; and ensure that the library develops to meet those needs.
(2)
Select, appoint and regularly evaluate a library director.
(3)
Prepare a written employment contract for the Director, detailing the basic conditions for employment, as provided by Mass. General Laws, Chapter 78, Section 34.
(4)
Prepare a written employment contract for other full time professional staff.
(5)
Establish a written policy for the selection of library materials and the use of library materials and facilities which is accord with the current standards of the American Library Association, as provided for by the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 78, Section 33.
(6)
Determine the policies of the library and maintain a written record thereof.
(7)
Advise in the preparation of the budget, approve it, and secure adequate funds to finance the approved budget.
(8)
Through the Library Director, supervise and maintain buildings and grounds, as well as regularly review various physical and building needs to see that they meet the requirements of the total library program.
(9)
Attend meetings with municipal finance and administrative boards.
(10)
Speak and act as an advocate for libraries in the community and maintain vital public relations.
(11)
Study and support legislation which will bring about the greatest good to the greatest number of libraries.