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BY-LAWS OF THE ELK RIVER <br /> LIBRARY BOARD <br /> Article I Name <br /> The name of this organization shall be the Elk River Public Library Board. This Board is <br /> established under the authorization of Minnesota Statute Sec. 134.07-134.15. <br /> Article II Facility <br /> The Elk River Public Library is located in the city of Elk River at 13020 Orono Parkway. It <br /> is a branch of Great River Regional Library System,headquartered in St.Cloud. <br /> Article III Purpose <br /> The purpose of the Elk River Public Library Board is to oversee the physical facility and <br /> grounds housing the Elk River Public Library,and to promote the best possible use of all <br /> library resources. <br /> Article IV Responsibilities <br /> The Elk River Public Library Board will be responsible for: <br /> ■ Monitoring,reviewing and analyzing monthly expenditures of the Elk River Library. <br /> ■ Seeing that an adequate physical facility and furnishings are provided. <br /> ■ Ensuring that heat,light,water and other utilities are provided(excluding telephone). <br /> ■ Overseeing the physical maintenance of the facility and grounds,including janitorial <br /> services and repairs. <br /> ■ Development and interpretation of policies pertaining to community room use. <br /> ■ Encouraging local special programming. <br /> ■ Reviewing and approving the Elk River Library budget before it is presented to City <br /> Council.Member(s) of the Library Board may attend the City Council meeting when <br /> the Library Services Coordinator presents the proposed budget. <br /> Article V Membership <br /> A. The voting membership shall consist of five members each serving a three-year term. <br /> B. Members of the Library Board must reside in Sherburne County and a majority of <br /> members must be city of Elk River residents. <br /> Page 1of5 <br />