Due to resignations and the current Board's decision to increase the number of Board members to a total of 11,SIX of the 11 positions will need to be filled for FY 2013.
Since NTLP no longer serves as home of NTRLS, its Board members no longer must be affiliated with any library (although we would hope that they're strong library supporters), and our Board members no longer must come from any particular geographic region.
Do you know of anyone who would be a good addition to the NTLP Board? If so, please send to that person a link to this blog post.
Those wishing to volunteer to serve on our Board are asked to submit via email to NTLP no later than Monday September 10 the following:
- Their name, as they want to be known by our library Partners
- A Statement of Purpose (Why they support NTLP enough to volunteer for its Board)
- A resume OR short summary of experiences / expertise
- A photo
In addition, all potential NTLP Board members are invited to register for and join us at NTLP's Annual Membership Meeting in Denton (details below), although participation at that meeting is not required for those wishing to serve on NTLP's Board.
Here's information about the meeting; a FAQ for potential board members follows.
NTLP Annual Membership Meeting
Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
breakfast provided
breakfast provided
Everyone is welcome to attend. Representatives from partner libraries
are especially encouraged to attend, but others are also welcome.
are especially encouraged to attend, but others are also welcome.
Center for Visual Arts
400 East Hickory Street
(Located at the corner of Bell and Hickory)
Denton, TX, 76201
400 East Hickory Street
(Located at the corner of Bell and Hickory)
Denton, TX, 76201
Frequently Asked Questions regarding serving on the NTLP Board of Directors
How often does the group meet?
The group meets at least quarterly but may meet more often provided that the meeting announcement is sent to each Board member at least 14 calendar days (10 calendar days for special meetings) in advance. Additionally some Board members meet with Board-appointed committees, and those committees usually meet quarterly at this time.
What is the length of a Board member's term?
According to NTLP's Bylaws, all Board members shall serve three-year terms. A Board member may be re-elected for one consecutive term and qualifies for re-election after sitting out one term.
HOWEVER, because NTLP's Board is evolving with the membership-driven nonprofit at this time, some of the people elected to the Board in FY 2013 will serve only one year, others two years and others 3 years, and those terms will be decided by a straw vote.
What are the powers and duties of the Board?
According to NTLP's bylaws, the Board of Directors shall have all the powers necessary to operate the Corporation, including but not limited to the power to:
(a) Sue and be sued in its own name;
(b) Contract;
(c) Employ an Executive Director to serve at the Board’s pleasure, who shall appoint all other
employees;
(d) Authorize a compensation plan for employees;
(e) Receive money, property and services from a Partner’s governing body, or any government,
private individual, foundation, business or other sources of funds;
(f) Expend the money and use the property and services to carry out the purposes of the
Corporation;
(g) Rent, lease, lease with an option to purchase, or purchase property for the use of the
Corporation;
(h) Adopt and amend policies for the administration of the Corporation and to authorize
expenditures;
(i) Approve the Annual Plan of Service, including any amendments, and any Long Range Plans
formulated with input from the Partners;
(j) Appoint standing and special committees;
(k) Hold special Corporation meetings as the need arises, notice having been given to Partners at
least ten (10) calendar days in advance of the meeting;
(l) Hire a certified public accountant to provide accounting and financial advice to the staff and to
the Board and to perform an independent annual audit;
(m) Employ a general counsel to serve at the Board’s pleasure;
(n) Approve all grant applications;
(o) Solicit funds from private and governmental sources;
(p) Approve new Partners; and
(q) Hold such other duties and powers as are usually vested in the Board of Directors of a non-profit organization.
Is NTLP's Board of Directors covered by liability insurance?
Yes.
Yes.
What if I have other questions?
Contact NTLP.
