Board Authority

22-1-308, MCA clearly gives final decision making about board appointments to the local government body.

Because of this, the library can use the process outlined by the person who is the administrator for the city council or county commission. This helps maintain consistency across local government and reduces the potential for conflict.   

Local governments often allow the library board to make recommendations for new appointments. Having a clear description of what representation the board would like, what the job entails, and what skills are needed can help make the case when recommending someone for the board. 

A sample trustee job description is available in the MSL Trustee Handbook Volume 1 on page 14.