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Burlington Library AssociationHow does the Burlington Library Association Board of Directors Differ from the Town of Burlington's appointed Library Board?The Burlington Public Library is an Agency of the Town of Burlington. The nine members of the Board of Library Directors are appointed by the Board of Selectmen of the Town for terms of four years. The duties and powers of this Board are conferred by the Town Charter, by ordinance, or by the laws of the state. This Board oversees Public Library operations in conjunction with the Library Director, and works with her to establish the rules and procedures needed to run the Library. The Burlington Library Association, on the other hand, is a public charity and is thus exempt from income taxes. The purpose of the Association is to support and promote the Public Library. In support of this mission, up to ten Directors are elected by the members of the Burlington Library Association for terms of three years. The duties and powers of the Board of Directors are contained in the Bylaws. The BLA Directors have no duties or powers in connection with the Burlington Public Library unless they are also appointed Burlington Public Library Directors. |