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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: January 24, 2011 Resolution#: ~ PR -OS'7'// By-law#: ^-r.:;t-~ aU//- ()J 3
Report: CLD-004-11 File#: C12.GE
APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS & COMMITTEES - 2011-2014
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
THAT Report CLD-004-11 be received;
2. THAT the Committee consider the applications for appointment to the various
boards and committees and appoint the members respectively;
3. THAT the Municipal Clerk's Department be authorized to advertise for any
remaining vacancies; and
4. THAT a By-law, repealing By-law 2004-229, regarding the composition of the
Clarington Public Library, be approved.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
. B rie, CMO Franklin Wu,
unicipal Clerk Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
REPORT NO.: CLD-004-11
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1. BACKGROUND
The Municipality of Clarington has several Boards, Committees and appointments
which expire with the term of Council.
Accordingly, the Municipal Clerk's Department prepared the attached advertisement,
which was placed in the following papers:
Clarington This Week -December 15, 22, January 5 and January 12
Orono Weekly Times -December 15, 22, January 5 and January 12
In addition, the advertisement was placed on the Municipality's Website,
www.clarington.net.
2. LIST OF APPLICANTS
The applications have been circulated confidentially under separate cover as they
contain personal information. Below is an alphabetical listing of the various Boards
and Committees and applicable information.
Please note that an asterisk preceding the applicant's name indicates that the
person is presently a member of the Board or Committee.
"LATE" following the name indicates the application was received past the deadline
of January 14, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.
A space has also been left to indicate the necessary Council representative
appointments.
'John Murray Bate
Jim Becksted
Larry J. Gilks
Scott Kimmerer (LATE)
Suzanne Land
"Terry Maye
Bryan Ransom
Bonnie Seto
Blair Smyth
"Laura Suchan
Todd Taylor
Christopher Weller
Council Rep:XX
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*Sally Barrie
*Keith Brettell
Jennifer Forde
Tucker Gordon
Tim Hick
Andrea Horgan
*Sylvia Jaspers-Payer
*David Kelly
Shea-Lea Latchford
Julie Michalejko-Earle
Bryan M. Ransom
Council Rep: XX
*Tom Barrie
*Eric Bowman
*Mark Bragg
John Cartwright
Les Caswell
*Gary Jeffery
James Kamstra
*Jennifer Knox
Sarah McLaren
*Ross McMaster
*Brenda Metcalf
*Henk Mulders
*Donald Rickard
Todd Taylor
Tim Tufts
*Ted Watson
Durham Federation of Agriculture Rep: XX
Council Rep: XX
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Paul Allore
Brian Arsenault
Valerie Aston
John Murray Bate
David Brandreth
Gerald (Gerry) Brown
Milton Dakin
Charmaine Dunn
Jeffrey Haskins
Barry A. James
*Jean-Michel Komarnicki
Robert Malone
Allan McArthur
Lynn McCullough
Donna Naulls (LATE)
Norman W. Neads
Andre O'Bumsawin
*Latifun (Ashna) Prasad
Mike Sinclair
Todd Taylor
*Jim Vinson
Elwood G. Ward
*Anthony Wood
Tim Lizotte (LATE)
*Bill Stapleton
Anne Vavra
*James E. Coombes
Milton Dakin
Thomas Edward Doyle
Barry A. James
*Brian Souch
Arnot R. Wotten Sr.
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*Pauf Allore
Tracey Ali
David Brandreth
Steve Conway
*Duane Cook
Joseph Earle
Tenzin Gyaltsan
Matthew Howlett
Noel Hutchinson
*Karina Isert
*Andrew Kozak
Colin Maitland
*Karin Murphy
*David Reesor
Bonnie Seto
Brad Shields
*Victor Suppan
Todd Taylor
Angela Tibbles
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Council Rep: XX
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Marilyn Morawetz
Michelle Speelman Viney
Ward 2
Mavis C. Carlton ***(Home)
Friends of the Museum Rep:
Newcastle Historical Society Rep:
Council Rep:
Council Rep:
Administrator of Museum Rep:
Larry J. Gilks
Grant Humes
Bonnie Seto
Brad Shields
Ward 3
*Mavis C. Carlton ***(Other)
Julie Cashin-Oster
`Philip B. Ford
Chelsie Lalonde
Suzanne Land
Clayton M. Morgan
Angela Tibbles
Ward 4
*John Witheridge
*Susan Laing
*Gord Blaker
*Lawrence Burke
Robert Findlay
*Bob Holmes
Patrick Lange
Shea-Lea Latchford
*Gordon Lee
*Carol J. Little
*Gary Oliver
*Jo-Anne Raymond
Council Rep: XX
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*John Witheridge
Council Rep: XX
*Arnot R. Wotten Sr.
Tracey Ali
Paul Allore
Brian Arsenault
*John Murray Bate
Jim Becksted
Patricia Brazeau
*Gerald (Gerry) Brown
Milton Dakin
Charmaine Dunn
*Jeffrey Haskins
Daniel Hennessy
Geoff James
James Kamstra
Robert Malone
Allan McArthur
Lynn McCullough
George Mueller
Mary-Ann Muizelaar
Norman W. Neads
*Andre O'Bumsawin
Bonnie Seto
Mike Sinclair
Blair Smyth
Victor Suppan
Todd Taylor
Elwood G. Ward
Anthony B. Wood
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Tracey Ali
Valerie Aston
Fred Brumwell
*Brenda Carrigan
Kerri Davis
Larry J. Gilks
*Judy Hagerman
Suzanne Land
Clayton M. Morgan
Mary-Ann Muizelaar
*Latifun (Ashna) Prasad
*Gail Rickard
Bonnie Seto
Angela Tibbles
Jacob VanderSchee
*John D. Witheridge
Council Rep: XX
Council Rep: XX
'David Best
*Jim Cleland
Michael B. Goleski
Geoff James
Tim Lizotte (LATE)
*Shirley Minifie
Clayton M. Morgan
*Patricia Mulcahy
*Karin Murphy
*Brian Reid
Council Rep: XX
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3. Appointments of Councillor Representatives
The following Boards and Committees require Council representatives only (i.e. no
citizens are appointed from the Municipality of Clarington).
Name of BoardlCommittee
Bowmanville BIA Number of Council
Re resentatives
1 Council Re
Bowmanville CIP .
1 Council Re
Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade .
1 Council Re .
Clarin ton Older Adult Association
Darlin ton Site Committee
Durham Strate is Environmental Alliance 2 Council Re s.
2 Council Re s.
1 Council Re
Durham Trail Coordinatin Committee .
1 Council Re
Friends of Second Marsh .
1 Council Re .
Newcastle BIA 1 Council Re .
Newcastle Villa e CIP 1 Council Re .
Orono BIA 1 Council Re
Orono Cemeteries Board .
1 Council Re .
Orono CIP 1 Council Re
St. Ma 's Cement Communit Relations Committee .
1 Council Re
Youth Adviso Committee .
1 Council Re
Visual Arts Centre .
1 Council Re .
4. Appointment of Staff Representatives
Through the adoption of Report PSD-103-07, the Manager of Special Projects
and Mayor Abernethy were appointed to the Municipal Working Group for the
Ganaraska Area within the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection
Region. Correspondence has been received from Linda Laliberte, GRCA
CAO/Secretary-Treasurer, (see Attachment 2) advising that the mandate of the
Committee has been amended and requesting that two staff members be
appointed.
It is therefore recommended Leslie Benson, Manager of Transportation and
Design be appointed to sit on the Municipal Working Group for the Ganaraska
Area within the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Region.
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5. Clarington Public Library Composition
Correspondence has been received from Gail Rickard, Library Board Chair,
regarding the composition of the Clarington Public Library Board.
The Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990 provides that the Board shall be composed
of a "at least five members appointed by municipal councils".
By-law 2003-188 established the composition of the Clarington Public Library
Board, comprised of seven residents and two Council members.
By-law 2004-229 amended By-law 2003-188 to change the composition to six
residents and three Council members.
By-law 2007-037 did not change the composition explicitly, but it did appoint
seven residents and two Council members.
As a matter of housekeeping, it is recommended that Council repeal
By-law 2004-229 in order to revert back to seven residents and two Council
members.
Attachments:
1. Advertisement for Boards & Committees
2. Correspondence regarding the Ganaraska Municipal Working Group
3. Correspondence regarding the Clarington Public Library Board
4. Applications (distributed under separate cover)
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Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority
~~ 2216 County Road 28
Ganaraska_ PO B°x326
Port Hope, ON L1A 3W4
CONSERVATION Phone:905-885-8173
Fax: 905-685-9824
www.grca.on.ca
MEMBER OF
CONSERVATION ONTARIO
January 14, 2011
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Municipal Clerk ,
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON '-
L1C 3A6
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Dear Ms. Barrie: "'=
The Drinking Water Source Protection program is entering its third phase, which
includes the developmeht of the Ganaraska Source Protection Plan. Municipal
support through the creation of a Terms of Reference (Phase 1) and the
Proposed Ganaraska Assessment Report (Phase 2) has been strong and
invaluable. A Ganaraska Region Municipal Working Group was struck in 2007 to
be a means by which municipal issues can be brought to the attention of the
Trent Corisenration~`Coalition Source Protection Committee. Additionally, the
working -group` also provides the means by which the Source Protection
Committee can solicit municipal input and feedback on its proposed approaches
and recommendations.
In 2007 Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects, and Mayor Abernathy
were appointed to be members of the Ganaraska Region Municipal Working
Group. Since that time a vacancy has opened due to the results of the recent
election.
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority respectfully requests that a new
member be appointed by municipal council resolution to fill the current Municipal
Working Group vacancy. It is recommended that this position be filled with staff
associated with engineering aspects of development review or enforcement of
building and zoning requirements. The input from this member will be important
as the Municipal Working Group begins commenting on policies and
implementation strategies being prepared by the Source Protection Committee
for inclusion in the Ganaraska Source Protection Plan.
The Ministry of the Environment has stated through regulation that members of
the Source Protection Authority (members of the Conservation Authority Board)
are not permitted to sit on the Source Protection Committee. Since the Municipal
Working Group is asub-committee of the Source Protecton Oommittee, it is
recommended that members of the Municipal Working Group no~'•:be`persons
sitting on the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Board:,_~`~~~<r
Please provided the name of the person appointed at your;>earliest convenience.
Should you require further information regarding this request, please contact
Pam Lancaster at 905-885-8173 x 247 or plancaster@grcaon.ca.
Yours truly,
Linda J. Laliberte
CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
cc: Faye Langmaid, Manager Special Projects
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REPORT # ['~-L~4 rf-~/
s ~ Clarington Public Library
November 29, 2010 ~ Telephone: (905) fi23-7322
163 Church Street, Bowniarrville
Ontario, Canada L1C 1T7
mvw.clarington-libraryon.ca
Mayor-Elect Adrian Foster
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street,
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6
Dear Mayor-Elect Foster.
On behalf of The Clarington Public Library Board, please accept my congratulations on your
election to the position of Mayor. I wish you every success in your leadership of this community
over the next four years.
One of your first tasks will be appointments to the various committees and external Boards. The
current Library Board would like to have you and other members of the Council consider the
following suggestions as you move forward with new appointments to the Library Board for the
2010-2013 term. These suggestions are presented to-you as ideas that could help to ensure
ongoing success and strength within the new Library Board. They are as follows:
7. That the Clarington Library Board continue to be composed of nine (gJ members
2. That the number of council members on the Library Board continue to be two (2)
3. That, rf possible, there be some continuity in the membership from the current board
4. That, if possible, there be geographical representation in the Board appointments
As background material I have enclosed a newsletter, prepared by our provincial agency,
Southern Ontario Library Service. The newsletter is called, "Spotlight on Ontario Public Libraries:
What you need to know as a municipal councillor'. It provides general information on how the
Clarington Public Library is governed and its important role in the community.
I have also included the Library Board's Policy called, "Guidelines for New Board Members" that
may be useful to share with applicants. The information can also be found for applicants on the
library's website at htto://wvnv.clarinaton-library on ca/boardminutes
In summary, I wish to thank the Council for the opportunity to serve on this Library Board. I think I
can speak on behalf of all the Board members, when I say that it has been a wonderful
experience, and that all of us have appreciated the opportunity to provide guidance to such an
important institution within the community.
Sincerely,
Gail Rickard
Library Board Chair
Other Board Members for the 2007-2010 Term
Brenda Carrigan
Judy Hagerman
Allan Hewitt
Ashna Prasad
Brian Purdy
John Witheridge
Regional Councillor Charlie Trim
Mayor-Elect Adrian Foster
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POLICY
Policy Type: Board
Policy Title: Guidelines for Library Board Members
Authority: Library Board
Date Approved: April 26, 2006
Date Revised: November 2010; June 2009
AppllCatiOn: ~ Library Board members
PURPOSE
Provide guidelines for new Board members
SIZE OF LIBRARY BOARD
In accordance with the Public Libraries Act, "a public library board shall be composed of at least
five members appointed by the municipal council. " 2002, c. 18, Sched. F, s. 3 (8).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
"Board members see that the Library is properly run but do not run it. .
Board members see that the library is properly managed but do not manage rt"
- Ontario Library Trustees' Association Handbook 1986)
The Library Board establishes policies and appoints the Chief Executive Officer who may also be
the secretaryltreasurer ofthe board, and who administers the library under the guidance of those
policies.
The Library Board has direct responsibility to:
1. Employ and evaluate a competent and qualified Chief Executive Officer, who may also be
the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board, and who administers the library
2. Create link between the community and the operational organization
3. Determine the mission, purpose and strategic ends for the library
4. Actively build relationships with the Clarington community and with the municipal council
5. Write governing policies that address the broadest levels of all organizational decisions
and relationship
6. Provide assurance of successful organizational and Board performance
7. Secure adequate funds to fulfill the library's mission
8. Fulfill legal obligations related to Public Libraries Act
TERM
Four Years, concurrent with the term of Municipal Council, may be re-appointed for one or more
terms.
REMUNERATION
Reimbursement of allowable, approved expenses.
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CRITERIA
• Must be a Canadian citizen, eighteen years (18) of age
• Must be a resident of the Municipality of Clarington
• Must not be employed by the Library Board or the. Municipality of Clarington
TIME COMMITMENT
• Prepare for and attend regular Board meetings held each month from September to
June, approximately two (2) hours per month.
• Prepare for and attend other Board meetings at the call of the Chair, approximately two
(2) hours per month.
• Prepare for and attend standing/ ad hoc committee/external agencies: approximately two
(2) hours per month.
• Attend special events, outside meetings, workshops, conferences, as required.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD. MEMBERS
• Interest in library/ community and their inter-relationship
• Available 4-8 hrs per month
• Knowledge of the. community's social and economic position
• Aptitude and interest in short and long range planning,
• Aptitude and interest in advocacy
• Aptitude to understand financial statements
• Ability to work in a political environment
• . Ability to work as team member
• Previous service on volunteer boards or with community organizations
DISQUALIFICATION:
The Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.44 lists the circumstances which would lead
to the disqualification of a Board Member: Disqualification occurs if a Board Member:
a) is convicted of an indictable offence;
b) becomes incapacitated;
c) is absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board without being authorized
by a Board resolution;
d) ceases. to be qualified for membership under clause 10(i) (c) of the Public
Libraries Act, R.S.O: 1990, chapter P.44, or;
e) otherwise forfeits his or her seat.
If one or more of these conditions apply, "the member's seat becomes vacant and the remaining
members shall forthwith declare the seat vacant and notify the appointing council accordingly".
(Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.44, section 13).
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Spotlight on Ontario
P
ublic Libraries
What you need to know as a municipal councillor
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Congratulations!
Whether this is your first election to municipal office, or your ffth, on
behalf of Ontario's public librades, we thank you for giving your time
and energy to your community. We wish you every success in your
new responsibilities.
The purpose of this handout is to brief you on the governance of public
library service in Ontario and the important role your local library
plays in the life of your community. The public library ran help you be
successful in achieving your municipal priorities.
Today's public libtary is a community service that benefits everyone.
It changes lives and strengthens. communities in important ways.
Increasingly, the public library is recognized as a vibrant community
hub where residents study, research, attend events and simply enjoy
gathedng and connecting with one another.
Much More than Books!
If you've not visited your local library recently, do so! You will
witness one of the best used resources in the community,
meeting a variety of needs:
• An unemployed man uses a library computer to update
his resume and look for work
• A local entrepreneur uses the library's business information
for research
• A newcomer learns English
• A student works at her laptop
• Anew resident consults bulletin boards for community
information
• Ayoung family reads together.
Invisible to you will be the individuals accessing the library's
online resources from their homes and offices. Far from
replacing libraries, technology makes libraries more important
than. ever, offering crucial access to a world of information.
Boards and Councils Working Together
These services are only passible because of responsible stewardship
by Library Boards and the ongoing support of municipalities, aided
by the Province of Ontarip. By working together, Library Boards and
Municipal Councils provide responsive and innovative library service
that meets the needs of their community.
Ontario boasts 67 million visits a year to its public librades.
Over 92% of Ontarians have access to public library service
• 425 municipalities offer public library service through 1,093
service outlets
• 4.9 million Ontario residents have active library cards
• 115.5million items are borrowed every year
• 9,883 public computer workstations and hundreds of online
resources are available in public libraries across the province.'
Find out just how many residents in your municipality have library
cards or visit the library on a regular basis. You will be pleasantly
surprised!
"' Whether you connect in person or
online, your public library offers you
enjoyment and resources unavailable
anywhere else. The return on your
investment is potentially unlimited!
Nigel Bellchamber,
Municipal Consultant & Former CAO
~ Statstcs taken from 2007 0rtlario Public library Statistics. Orrtario Ministry of CuIWre,
<http://www.cufture.gw.on.cv.
What is your role in providing public library service?
Public Library Governance in Ontario in xaldimand County,
The Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER P.44 (the Act) is provincial legislation
that gives municipalities the power to establish a local public library. The Act also allows a we encourage a culture
municipality to enter into a contract far library service with a neighbouring public library board,
instead of establishing its own library. Of OIgaIllZdtlOndl
Once a public library is established, Municipal Council is then required to appoint members to
the Public Library Board. Council and Board terms are concurrent.
At the first meeting in its new term, Council is required to appoint a minimum of five members
to the Library Board, some of whom, but not a majority, maybe elected officials; if it is a county
system_a bare majority maybe councillors.
Appointment of qualified individuals and ongoing Council representation on the Library Board
form the basis for an important partnership between Municipal Council and the Board.
Appointments to the Library Board
The Act stipulates that members of the public must be given notice and the opportunity to
apply for openings on the Library Board. The outgoing Library Board and library CEO can
provide useful advice regarding the skills and experience needed. Council then makes the
appointments.
The Library Board needs members who are representative of the community, committed
to library service, and prepared for responsible stewardship and ongoing collaboration with
Municipal Council
Councillors appointed to the Library Board are key to maintaining atwo-way flow of
communication and a good working relationship between Board and Council. As a member of
the Library Board, a Municipal Councillor has the same rights and responsibilities as any other
member of the Library Board. At a Board meeting, a Municipal Councillcr is obligated to vote as
a member of the Library Board, not as a member of Council.
Library Board Obligations and Responsibilities
Your Public Library Board is a separate, independent corporation with the legal duty to provide
"a comprehensive and efficient public library service that retlecLs the community's unique
needs" (PLA, 20a).
As such, the Library Board has the authority to enter iota contracts, engage employees and
contractors, and do the other things it deems necessary far the provision of library service.
The Public Libraries Act requires that the Board appoint a treasurer who shall receive, account
for, deposit and disburse the money as directed by the Board. Same aspects of the library's
financial operations, such as payroll, may be integrated into the municipality's financial systems,
provided all legal requirements are met, including a separate bank account in the name of the
Library Board.
The Library Board is required to hold regular meetings once a month for at least 10 months
every year. Board meetings must be open to the public, unless a closed meeting is warranted
as prescdbed in the legislation.
cooperation. Libraries
and municipalities are
natural partners. We
respect the Board's
legal autonomy,
but recognize that
we serve the same
community and have
compatible objectives.
Wherever possible - in
formulating budgets,
in developing policies,
or in delivering
programs - we work
together to provide
value-added service to
our customers.
Dan Boyle,
CAO, Haldimand County
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The Board as Employer
The Library Board is the employer of all library staff This includes the library's Chief Executive
Officer (CEO). Theappointment ofa CEO bythe Library Board is a requirementofthe legislation.
~ The CE0 has general supervision over and direction of the operations of the library and its
staff, attends all Board meetings, and has other powers and duties as assigned by the Board.
Notwithstanding its autonomy, the Library Board and the municipality can benefit from a close
relationship. Developing a rapport ran be beneficial on many levels, including the sharing of
policies, practices and procedures in such areas as physical and human resources. A close
relationship can result in the library CEO being considered a valued member of the municipal
management team. This does require that everyone understand that the CEO still reports to
and takes direction from the Library Board. This level of communication and collaboration
serves the community well.
Library Service is Free
The Public Libraries Act specifies that mast library services be offered free of charge. A Library
Board may not charge for admission tc a public library, or for use of its materials while in the
library. The Act also prescribes an extensive list of material types that must be lent free of
charge; information services must also be free.
The Board may impose fees for use of library services by non-residents and for room rental
This requirement to provide free public library service makes the library different from other
community services which may generate revenue in the form of user fees.
How Are Libraries Funded?
Municipal taxpayers are the primary source of operating funds for public libraries in Ontario.
%` Provincial per household grants do not make up a large portion of mast boards' revenue.
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The Public Libraries Act gives Municipal Council absolute discretion over the amount of funds
it provides. In effect, Council may control the Board's budget tp the degree that it chooses.
Common practice is far Coundil to establish budget guidelines and far the Library Board
to prepare a budget that reflects these guidelines. Council then approves, or amends and
approves the budget, giving careful attention to the advice of its Library Bcard which will also
have taken significant care in developing its budget. This process tends to work well, ensuring
accountability and the wise and prudent use of tax dollars.
Should Council restrict its contribution, the Board's ability to find other revenue is extremely
limited. Ontario public libraries do seek additional funding in the form of grants, Development
Charges, and fundraising for enhancements and capital projects.
Public library boards also have a strong tradition of group purchasing, leading to 'significantly
reduced casts.
In summary, 21st century library service is not passible without a strong commitment on the
part of Municipal Council.
'~ In our community
the library not only
promotes literacy
and maintains a high
profile as a provider of
educational, research
and cultural services,
it is also an economic
engine and key partner
m our municipal
strategies.
Chris Cummings,
Smiths Falls Municipal Council
As a member of Municipal Council,
you have an important voice in
determining the quality of public
library service in your community.
We encourage you to team more
about your local library and to
lend your support to this vital
community service.
Helping Communities Thrive in a Changing World
As someone who cares enough about your community to take on the demands of
public life, you are, no doubt, aware of the enormous challenges facing communities
in these uncertain times. An aging population and growing cultural diversity, the
changing nature of economic development, and a diminished tax base, are just some
of the forces making the future unpredictable.
Strong municipalities are key to Ontario's economic recovery. We need communities
with healthy local economies and flourishing downtowns. Residents need access to
coordinated workplace development programs, a variety of learning and retraining
opportunities, and a robust technology infrastructure. Ontario needs communities
that support small businesses and creative ventures.
Regardless of the particular challenges facing your community, the public library can
play an important role in supporting municipal strategies that build and strengthen
communities. It is not a stretch to say that communities cannot afford to be without
good public library service.
The public library helps communities achieve:
Informed and involved citizens
Skilled workers
• Creatively engaged teens and young adults
• A level playing field far literacy, lifelong teaming and access to technology
• An inclusive, culturally diverse society
• A strong sense of community identity and well-being.
Residents rely on the public library to provide what they need to be productive,
engaged members of the community.
Southern Southern Ontario Library Service
Ontario 111 Peter St., Suiie 902, Toronto, ON M5V 2H1
Library Toll Free: 1.800.387.5765. Tel: 416.961.1669
Service www.sols.org
The Importance of
Intellectual Freedom
Universal access to information ono
intellectual freedom are fundamental human
rights and cornerstones of a functioning
democracy. The public library is committed to
protecting these rights by making it possible
far all members of society to access the
information and ideas they need to conduct
their lives.
For more information:
• The Public Librades Act
www.e-laws.gov.on.ca
• The Ministry of Tourism & Culture
www.culture.gov.on.ca
• Southern Ontario Library Service
www.sols.org
• Ontario Library Service-North
www.olsn.ca
• Ontario Library Boards'Association
www.accessola.comlolba
• The Federation of Ontario Public Libraries
www.fopl.ca
And, of course, you'll want to check out your
local library's website.
Financial Support from the Province of Ontario is
gratefully acknowledged.
CHARITABLE REGISTRATION NUMBER:
1077 98167 RR0001
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