2. There are currently no Board openings, but you are welcome to submit the application and we will keep it on file.

   The Library Board of Trustees responsibilities include establishing the mission and vision for the Library, determining the policies that are implemented to govern the Library, hiring and evaluating the Library Director, advocating for the Library, and overseeing the finances of the Library. Board Trustees are volunteer positions, must be residents of Bismarck, and are appointed by the City Commission under authority of state statute. Board Trustees may serve for no more than two consecutive 3-year terms. 

   To apply for a Trustee position, interested individuals must submit this application, which will be reviewed by the Library Director and Board of Trustees. 

   Before filling out the application, review the Board Bylaws , Board Trustee Orientation Guide, and the Library's Guiding Principles. 

4. Read the statements below. Check the boxes to signify you understand and will follow the statements if chosen as a Trustee. *

   1. Attend all Board meetings.
   2. Be genuinely interested in our Library and understand the importance of public libraries as necessary government-funded services..
   3. Be able to work with others to reach common goals.
   4. Be open-minded, intellectually curious, in favor of the freedom to read, and against censorship.
   5. Be able to withstand pressures and prejudice that would restrict or prevent equal library service to all.
   6. Support Library services for all, regardless of socio-economic status, race, age, mental or physical disorders, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
   7. The Board approves Library policy; Library Administration creates and carries out policies.
   8. The Board supervises and evaluates the Library Director.
   9. Library Administration supervises and evaluates Library employees.
   10. The Board works with Library Administration to determine the mission and vision of the Library.
   11. Library Administration manages day-to-day operations of the Library, collection development, and Library services and programs.
6. First Name*
7. Last Name*
9. Address*
10. City*
12. State*
13. Zip Code*
14. Phone Number*
16. Email Address*
17. How long have you been a resident of Bismarck?*
19. What groups or organizations are you currently, or have you been, associated with in the area?*
21. What activities or functions have you participated in concerning the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library?*
23. Please indicate the areas(s) in which your knowledge would be of benefit to the Board*

    1. Finance
    2. Legal
    3. Governmental relations
    4. Building and grounds
    5. Marketing
    6. Communications and public relations
    7. Advocacy
    8. Other
25. If you answered "other" please indicate the area.
27. Education: degree, institution, year obtained *
29. Work experience: positions, employers, dates of employment*
31. Other experience: special skills, training, certifications, etc.*
33. What are the responsibilities of a Library Board Trustee?*
35. What are the responsibilities of the Library Director and Library Administration?
37. Why do you want to serve on the Library Board?*
39. Why is the Library important for our community and why is it a necessary government service? *
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