Article 4, paragraph 1 revised by the Red Feather Mountain Board of Directors<\/em> 1. The name of this organization, effective January 1, 2001, is the Board of 2. The Red Feather Mountain Library District succeeds the Red Feather Lakes 3. The existing library shall continue to be named the Red Feather Lakes 1. The property and business of the Red Feather Mountain Library District 2. Pursuant to the Agreement between the Larimer County Commissioners and 3. The terms of the office for the Board of Trustees shall be for the terms 4. A Trustee shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive complete three (3) 5. Vacancies occurring on the Board of Trustees for reasons other than 6. A Trustee may be removed for good cause only by a majority vote of the 7. Trustees shall serve without salary or other compensation. Approved 8. Any conflict of interest on the part of any Trustee shall be disclosed to the Minutes of the meeting shall reflect that a disclosure was made, the abstention from 9. The Board of Trustees shall be committed to protecting Trustees and Library Appropriate disciplinary and\/or corrective actions will be taken by the Board. If the 10. The Board of Trustees shall oversee the completion of the Annual Report 11. In compliance with Colorado Law, the Board of Trustees shall contract for 12. As required by Colorado Law, the Board of Trustees shall submit an annual 13. The Board of Trustees shall maintain Liability insurance for all persons 14. The Board of Trustees shall employ a Library Director and adopt a written 15. The Board of Trustees shall offer a benefit package to qualifying employees 16. The Board of Trustees shall set policies, review rules and regulations, and at 1. The officers of the Board of Trustees shall be a President, Vice President, 2. The officers are elected annually at the end of the final meeting of the calendar 3. The President shall preside at meetings of the Board of Trustees, appoint 4. The Vice President shall act in the absence of the President, performing the 5. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of all Board of 6. The Treasurer shall have primary responsibility for financial records and 1. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be held at least once a month 2. The Board of Trustees shall abide by all requirements of Colorado and Federal 3. Special meetings may be called by the President or at the request of three (3) 4. A quorum of the Board of Trustees consists of a majority of the board 5. Executive sessions will be conducted as necessary and in accordance with 1. There shall be Finance and Budget Committee chaired by the Treasurer and 2. There shall be a Policy and Documents Committee chaired by a Board member 3. The Board of Trustees may establish such other standing committees as it 4. Special committees may be authorized by the Board of Trustees, and appointed 1. Amendments to these Bylaws may be adopted by a two-thirds (2\/3) vote of the 1. The fiscal year for the district shall begin on the first day of January and end on <\/p>\n Revision history:<\/em> Red Feather Mountain Library District Bylaws Article 4, paragraph 1 revised by the Red Feather Mountain Board of Directors April 22, 2020. ARTICLE I NAME 1. The name of this organization, effective January 1, 2001, is the Board of Trustees of the Red Feather Mountain Library District, as established by the qualified voters residing within … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8866","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.aclin.org\/test\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.aclin.org\/test\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.aclin.org\/test\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.aclin.org\/test\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.aclin.org\/test\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8866"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.aclin.org\/test\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8866\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.aclin.org\/test\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nApril 22, 2020.<\/em><\/p>\nARTICLE I NAME<\/h2>\n
\nTrustees of the Red Feather Mountain Library District, as established by the
\nqualified voters residing within the district boundary, in the election of
\nNovember 7, 2000.<\/p>\n
\nCommunity Library Foundation, a Colorado non-profit corporation.<\/p>\n
\nCommunity Library and shall be governed by the Board of Trustees of the
\nRed Feather Mountain Library District.<\/p>\nARTICLE II GOVERNANCE<\/h2>\n
\nshall be under the management and control of the Board of Trustees composed of
\nno less than five or more than seven members appointed by the Board of County
\nCommissioners of Larimer County.<\/p>\n
\nthe Board of Trustees, the Board shall recommend to the Commissioners the
\nappointment of all new trustees from among the residents of the District service
\narea. Board recommendations will determine the number of trustees to serve on the
\nboard.<\/p>\n
\nspecified in C.R.S. 24-90-108(3)(a). All subsequent appointments will be for a
\nthree (3) year term. Initial terms will be set by the Board in order to stagger Trustee
\nterms to avoid more than one Trustee term limiting at the same time and setting
\nterms to begin on the first day of the month.<\/p>\n
\nyear terms and then may not be reappointed until after at least one intervening
\nyear.<\/p>\n
\ncompletion of the term shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term as
\nsoon as possible in the same manner in which Trustees are regularly appointed. An
\nunexpired term which is being filled by a new trustee shall not count as part of the
\ntwo (2) consecutive three (3) year terms if that Trustee chooses to serve their own
\nterm as a Board member following completion of the vacancy.<\/p>\n
\nCounty Commissioners. The Red Feather Mountain Library District Board of
\nTrustees considers three (3) unexcused absences within one calendar year as failure
\nto perform the duties required of a Trustee, or taking any action detrimental to the
\nreputation or efficient operation of the Red Feather Mountain Library District or
\nthe library to be cause for removal. The Board will discuss all proposed dismissal
\naction during an Executive Session with the affected Board member being allowed
\nto be heard. Recommendation for such action will be forwarded to the County
\nCommissioners by the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n
\nnecessary travel and subsistence expenses actually incurred may be paid from Red
\nFeather Mountain Library District funds upon approval by the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n
\nBoard when the interest becomes a matter of Board action. Any Trustee having a
\nconflict of interest shall not vote or use their personal influence on matter, and
\nshall not be counted in determining the quorum for the meeting for that vote.<\/p>\n
\nvoting, and the quorum situation. Any new Trustee will be advised of this policy
\nupon assuming the duties of office. Trustees shall not engage in economic activity
\nthat involves the receipt, use or sale of anything of value gained in the course of
\nofficial duties that could reasonably be expected to influence their vote of other
\nofficial action. Failure to abide by this conflict of interest policy may also be
\ngrounds for removal from the Board.<\/p>\n
\nemployees from interference with or retaliation for having made a protected
\ndisclosure or for having refused an illegal order (Whistleblower Protection). A
\nretaliation complaint may be filed with the Library Director or the Board President.
\nThe Library Board or its designee, which may include without limitation, outside
\ncounsel and\/or an independent investigator, shall investigate all complaints.<\/p>\n
\ncomplaint is against the Board President the order of secession for responsibility
\nfor the Officers shall be followed to determine the appropriate Board member to
\nconduct the investigation shall be; Vice-President, Secretary and then Treasurer.<\/p>\n
\nprepared by the Library Director at the close of each calendar year as required by
\nColorado Library Law, with the inclusion of library statistics and program
\ninformation as deemed necessary. In addition, the Board of Trustees may prepare a
\nstatement of the condition of its trust during the year.<\/p>\n
\nan annual audit of its financial records or an exemption from audit by a Certified
\nPublic Accountant to be completed no later than ninety (90) days after the close of
\nthe fiscal year. According to State schedules, a copy of the audit report or the
\nexemption from audit report shall be submitted to the State of Colorado\u2019s Office of
\nthe Auditor, to the Larimer County Finance Director, to the State Library, and
\nother agencies and\/or entities as deemed necessary.<\/p>\n
\nbudget and shall certify to the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners
\nthe sums necessary to maintain and operate the library during the next budget year.
\nSuch budget shall be approved by the Board of Trustees no later than December
\n15th, to coincide with the due date. A copy of the annual budget shall be sent to
\nLarimer County and to the Colorado Division of Local Government in compliance
\nwith Local Government Services Budgeting Calendar and other agencies and\/or
\nentities as deemed necessary.<\/p>\n
\nentrusted with the Red Feather Mountain Library District funds.<\/p>\n
\ndescription of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The Library Director
\nshall be considered an ex officio<\/em> member of the Board. Upon the recommendation
\nof the Library Director, the Board of Trustees may employ such other employees
\nas necessary and review, amend and approve a job description submitted by the
\nLibrary Director. The Board of Trustees shall set the compensation for all
\nemployees.<\/p>\n
\nas detailed in the Employee Benefits Policy. The Employee Benefit Policy shall be
\nreviewed annually to determine the best benefits for employees during the
\nupcoming year. The Board shall pay a percentage of covered employ\u2019s health
\ninsurance premium.<\/p>\n
\nthe request of the Library Director, approve rules and regulations for the use of the
\nRed Feather Lakes Community Library.<\/p>\nARTICLE III OFFICERS AND DUTIES<\/h2>\n
\nSecretary and Treasurer. The Board of Trustees may, in its discretion, elect an
\nAssistant Secretary and\/or Assistant Treasurer. Except for the President, a Board
\nMember may be elected to a double office. (i.e. VP\/Treasure, VP\/ Secretary,
\nSecretary\/Treasurer). The order of secession for responsibility for the Officers shall
\nbe; President, Vice-President, Secretary and then Treasurer.<\/p>\n
\nyear and take office immediately upon election. Officers completing their terms
\nwill assist in completion of year-end reports. The term of office is one (1) year.
\nAn officer may be re-elected to the same position; however, no one may serve
\nmore than three (3) consecutive terms in one position.<\/p>\n
\nmembers of committees, and perform such other duties as are customarily
\nassociated with the office.<\/p>\n
\nduties of the President. Further, the succession of responsibility for the Officers
\nshall be: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer in cases where one
\nor more of the Officers are not in attendance.<\/p>\n
\nTrustees meetings, recording all motions and votes taken, and perform such
\nother duties customarily required of the office.<\/p>\n
\ntransactions of the Red Feather Mountain Library District, ensuring accurate
\naccounting for all receipts and disbursements, submitting such reports as may be
\nrequired, and perform such other duties customarily required by the office.<\/p>\nARTICLE IV MEETINGS<\/h2>\n
\non a specified day and time, and the schedule posted on the library bulletin
\nboard. On occasions where scheduling conflicts or Holidays fall on or near the
\nscheduled meeting times the President, in conjunction with the Board, shall
\nhave the discretion to re-schedule the meetings which may also allow for the
\ncombining of two (2) monthly meetings as appropriate. The President with
\nassistance from the Library Director shall be responsible for preparing the
\nagenda which shall be posted in three locations. The President with assistance
\nfrom the Library Director shall be responsible for notifying Board of Trustees
\nmembers at least five days in advance if a change of day or time is necessary
\ndue to a scheduling conflict, holiday, lack of quorum, or other reason. The
\nchange shall be posted on the library bulletin board. Meetings may be held
\neither in person or through electronic software provided there is opportunity for
\nthe public to attend and appropriately participate. The Board may delegate these
\ntasks to the Library Director as appropriate.<\/p>\n
\nstatutes regarding open meetings applicable to a library district. Meetings shall
\nbe open to the public. The agenda will include an item for public input.<\/p>\n
\nBoard of Trustee members to consider any special issues that cannot wait for
\nthe next regular meeting. All Board of Trustee members must be notified at
\nleast forty-eight (48) hours in advance by email or phone of a special meeting
\nand its agenda. Only items on the announced agenda shall be considered by the
\nBoard of Trustees.<\/p>\n
\nmembership. The act of a majority of the Board of Trustees present at a regular
\nor special meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the lawful act of the
\nBoard of Trustees unless other action is authorized by the Bylaws or announced
\nin advance by the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n
\nColorado statute. Sessions will be advertised in conjunction with other library
\nmeetings with the purpose immediately announced prior to beginning an
\nExecutive Session and a general summary of discussion immediately following.
\nSessions will be recorded and the recording held for no more than 90 days
\nunless extended by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\nARTICLE V COMMITTEES<\/h2>\n
\ncomposed of the Board President, the Library Director, the financial librarian
\nand a minimum of one (1) other trustee appointed by the President. At the
\ndiscretion of the committee chair and Board President, a legal and\/or accountant
\nspecialist may be appointed to the committee as a member at large to consult in
\ntheir areas of expertise. The committee shall monitor the financial condition of
\nthe Red Feather Mountain Library District, ensure that all actions of the
\ncommittee coincide with current Library Financial Policies, make appropriate
\nrecommendations to the Board of Trustees, and assist the Library Director to
\nprepare a draft annual budget for discussion and final adoption by the Board of
\nTrustees. The committee will recommend the selection of an auditor to the
\nBoard of Trustees.<\/p>\n
\nwith input from the Library Director and comprised of a minimum of two
\nTrustees and designated library staff members. The committee shall review,
\ndevelop, recommend and modify all appropriate bylaws, policies and have
\naccess to all documents for the library. All library policies and Bylaws will be
\nreviewed at least once every three years to ensure they are still valid, needed
\nand current.<\/p>\n
\ndeems necessary.<\/p>\n
\nby the President for special limited purposes, and shall serve only until
\ncompletion of the assignment.<\/p>\nARTICLE VI AMENDMENTS<\/h2>\n
\nmembership of the Board of Trustees at a regularly scheduled meeting where there
\nRed Feather Mountain Library District Bylaws March 27, 2019 page 8
\nis prior notification of the proposed change on the agenda, and where there has
\nbeen a reading of the change at a previous meeting of the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\nARTICLE VII FISCAL YEAR<\/h2>\n
\nthe last day of December in each year.<\/p>\n
\nReviewed and revised by the Red Feather Mountain Board of Directors March 27,<\/em>
\n2019.<\/em>
\nReviewed and revised by the Red Feather Mountain Board of Directors March 27,<\/em>
\n2019 clarifying the hiring of new employees and responsibilities in Section II,<\/em>
\nparagraph 14.<\/em>
\nRevised by the Red Feather Mountain Board of Directors October 24, 2018 adding<\/em>
\nthe handling of executive sessions.<\/em>
\nMinor wording change (Administrative Assistant to financial librarian) Jan. 27,<\/em>
\n2016.<\/em>
\nThird revision was approved on September 23, 2015.<\/em>
\nSecond revision was approval on May 23, 2012.<\/em>
\nBylaws revised and approved by the Red Feather Mountain Library District Board<\/em>
\nof Trustees on January 24, 2007.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"