The new Library Board met for the first time on Monday, March 3rd! This dedicated group of volunteers from across the municipality is committed to supporting our libraries and ensuring they continue to serve the community effectively.
During the meeting, board members were brought up to speed on current challenges and began important discussions on the library’s future. Their first priority? Developing key policies and procedures to ensure strong governance, respond to community needs, and make the best use of taxpayer resources. This work specifically addresses gaps where policies or procedures were previously non-existent, creating a more structured and accountable framework for library operations.
The board is committed to transparent communication regarding library operations and will keep the community informed as they progress in their work.
If you have any questions or comments to share with the board, please direct them to: admin@nationmun.ca.
The new Library Board is now formed! It was announced at the February 24th municipal council meeting.
The first board meeting will take place on Monday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. at The Nation Municipality Town Hall.
Thank you to the members for their commitment to our library and to everyone who expressed interest in joining the board! For any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at admin@nationmun.ca.
A Public Library Board is a governing board and a legal corporation under the Public Libraries Act (PLA) responsible for the management and control of the public library, including library operations and the creation of policies related to the public library.
Cut to the Chase is a quick reference guide on public library governance in Ontario and the library board’s fundamental responsibilities for achieving effective leadership and sound governance.
Cut to the ChaseTHE APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED.
The Nation Municipality is seeking volunteers to join its Public Library Board.
TERM
Until November 2026 (concurrent with the term of the existing Municipal Council).
WHO CAN APPLY?
Residents of The Nation Municipality who are:
COMMITMENT
A board shall hold at least seven regular meetings in each year.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY
As a board member, you will assume fiduciary and legal responsibilities to ensure the library operates responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with legislation. Key responsibilities include:
WHY JOIN?
This is your opportunity to:
INTERESTED?
Please send your résumé and cover letter to admin@nationmun.ca before February 7th, 2025.
An information session for those interested in joining the board was held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall (958 Route 500 West, Casselman).
This meeting was exclusively for individuals interested in becoming a board member. We outlined the roles, fiduciary responsibilities, and legal obligations to help attendees understand what the role entails. They could then decide if they wanted to proceed with your application.
