The XYZ Public Library
Board Chair Job Description

Title: Chair of Board of Directors

Purpose
The chair is the senior volunteer leader of XYZ Public Library who presides at all meetings of the board of directors, the executive committee, and other meetings as required. The chair is an ex officio member of all committees of the library. The board chair oversees implementation of library and local policies and ensures that appropriate administrative systems are established and maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with the Director, board officers, and committee chair to develop the agendas for board of directors meetings, and presides at these meetings.
• Appoints volunteers to key leadership positions, including positions as chair of board committees and service committees.
• Supports annual fund raising with his or her own financial contributions. Recognizes his or her responsibility to set the example for other board members.
• Works with the board of directors and paid and volunteer leadership, in accordance with XYZ Public Library bylaws, to establish and maintain systems for:
  1. Planning the library's human and financial resources and setting priorities for future development.
  2. Reviewing operational and service effectiveness and setting priorities for future development.
  3. Controlling fiscal affairs.
  4. Acquiring, maintaining, and disposing of property.
  5. Maintaining a public relations program to ensure community involvement.
  6. Ensuring the ethical standard.

Elected By: Board of directors

Length of Term: One year

Time Commitment: Negotiable to meet the requirements of the library

Reports to: Board of directors

Support: Chief executive

Qualifications:

• A commitment to XYZ Public Library and its values; an understanding of XYZ Public Library's objectives, organization, and services, and the responsibilities and relationship of paid and volunteer staff.
• Knowledge of and influence in the community.
• Ability to understand concepts and articulate ideas.

Budget Support:
Travel and maintenance, work space, telephone, postage, computer equipment, as appropriate, and costs of conferences and conventions.