Section 3.       DESCRIPTION OF MEMBER INPUT ON POLICIES

A.   Briefly describe the role of members in advising the board or council.

All members are represented through their district’s representative on the SLS Liaison Council. In addition, members feel free to make their opinions known to the SLS Director via phone or email. Major initiatives or changes are brought to the membership as a whole via meetings and/or memos and their input is solicited.

B.   Describe the role of member advisory groups, special purpose groups or meeting, such as those for developing federal and state grant proposals, director's advisory groups as appropriate to your type of library system or other type of advisory groups required in Education Law or Regulations of the Commissioner.

The School Library System Council shall recommend policy and monitor implementation of the JEFFERSON LEWIS BOCES School Library System Plan of Service and Organization.

School Library System Liaison Council members shall:

‚    Represent their school or school district and its participating libraries in School Library System matters.

‚    Communicate information and opinions from the district to the School Library System.

‚    Disseminate information from the School Library System to the district

‚    Keep other librarians and staff of participating libraries informed of School Library System policies, activities, and services.