Board of Trustees

The Library is governed by a seven member elected Board of Trustees. Contact them at libraryboard@mortonlibrary.org

• Laura Turner - President

• Jeffrey Keach - Vice President

• Kim Gryl - Treasurer

• Heather Thompson - Secretary

• Ed Riesberg - Trustee 

• Emily Ropp - Trustee

• Tracy Hilliard - Trustee

Library Board Bylaws
 

Duties and responsibilities of the Library Board of Trustees:

1. Employ a competent and qualified library director.

2. Determine and adopt written policies to govern the operation and program of the library.

3. Determine the purposes of the library and secure adequate funds to carry on the library’s program.

4. Know the program and needs of the library in relation to the community; keep abreast of standards and library trends.

5. Establish, support, and participate in a planned public relations program.

6. Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.

7. Know local and state laws; actively support library legislation in the state and nation.

8. Establish among the library policies those dealing with book and materials selection.

9. Attend board meetings and see that accurate records are kept on file at the library.

10. Consider attending regional, state, and national trustee meetings and workshops, and affiliate with the appropriate professional organizations.

11. Be aware of the services of the state library.

12. Report regularly to the Illinois State Library, state and county officials as required by law and to the general public.