1. Meetings will beheld on dates set each year at the annual meeting.

2. A minimum of four (4) meetings will be held each year.  Additional meeting may be held at the discretion of the chairman.

3. Meetings will be open to the public and will be warned as required by state Law.

4. Executive sessions will not be called unnecessarily.

5. The annual meeting is the first meeting following Town Meeting.

Transaction of Business

1.  At least three (3) voting members must be present at each meeting. 

2. Chairman will vote in the event of a tie. 

Officers

1. Officers consist of a chairman and a secretary.

2. Duties of officers: Chairman will preside over meetings and work with the librarian as to business matters. Secretary will keep the minutes of the meetings and write necessary correspondence.

3. Election of officers is held annually at the annual meeting.

 Members are expected to:

1. attend at least four (4) meetings annually,

2. assist with fund-raising activities, and

3. promote the library in the community.

4. One or more members will be elected annually at Town Meeting (March) for a term of three (3) years.  If vacancies occur during the year, a new member is appointed by the select board to finish the current year of the original member’s term. The remainder of the term will be filled by election at Town Meeting.

Amendments

1. These by-laws may be repealed or amended as required by state Law and/or a 3/5 vote of members.  

10/08/91
Amended 11/05/02

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