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Illinois Heartland Library System Nominating Committee met December 12.

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Illinois Heartland Library System Nominating Committee met Dec. 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

Members:

Monica Cameron

Lacey Wright

Rachel Fuller

Merna Youngblood

Kathy West

Call to Order

Lacey Wright called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm

Roll Call

Members present: Monica Cameron, Lacey Wright, Rachel Fuller, Merna Youngblood, Kathy West

Public Comment

There were no comments from the public

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Monica Cameron to approve the April 21, 2017 minutes. Second by Merna Youngblood. All were in favor. Motion carried.

Committee Chair Selection

Monica Cameron volunteered to be Chair

Lacey Wright volunteered to be Secretary

Business

The Committee reviewed the Bylaws Article VI and IHLS Board Member Expectations. The Timeline was not received prior to the meeting, but a summary of the timeline from the last election was given by Lacey Wright and Monica Cameron. The Committee discussed using the 2017 Board Interest Survey as a template for the 2018 Survey. It will be emailed out for all to review. The Committee divided up the list of incumbent candidates to contact and inquire if the person is interested in running again. The open seats are: two school positions, two public trustee positions, and one public librarian position. The Committee discussed information regarding trustee responsibilities that possible candidate will want to know before committing to run. This includes board meeting time and location, along with the IHLS Board Member Expectations. The Committee agreed to meet again Wednesday, January 17th at 10:00 am to review and finalize a draft of the 2018 Board Interest Survey and share the interest of incumbent candidates.

Public Comment

There were no comments from the public

Adjournment

Motion by Kathy West to adjourn. Second by Merna Youngblood. Meeting adjourned at 4:45 pm.

https://www.illinoisheartland.org/sites/default/files/meetings/other/DRAFT%20Minutes%20Nominating%20Comm%2012-12-17.pdf

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