Pikes Peak Library District’s Board of Trustees seeks applications due to an upcoming vacancy beginning Jan. 1, 2022. Cathy Grossman’s final term of volunteer service will end on Dec. 31, 2021.
Members of PPLD’s Board of Trustees are appointed by a joint committee of the Colorado Springs City Council and the El Paso County Board of Commissioners. It is a governing board as opposed to an advisory board. Trustees serve without remuneration and must live within the Library District’s service area. They are limited to two five-year terms.
Responsibilities include attending regular board and committee meetings, following bylaws, serving as a community liaison, appointing and evaluating the performance of the Library’s Chief Librarian and CEO, setting policy, performing strategic planning duties, reviewing and approving the annual budget, and more.
Applications for the vacancy close at 11:59 p.m. MST on Sunday, Sept. 12. Applications must be completed and submitted online. The application and description of duties are available at ppld.org/BOT.
All applicants are asked to attend the Board of Trustees’ monthly public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at Penrose Library, which will start at 5 p.m. A reception will follow the meeting where applicants can introduce themselves and learn more about the position.
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