WVLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE CANAAN VALLEY RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER OCTOBER 5-7, 20145 ARE WE LEGAL? Presenter: Karen Goff Executive Secretary West Virginia.

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WVLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE CANAAN VALLEY RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER OCTOBER 5-7, ARE WE LEGAL? Presenter: Karen Goff Executive Secretary West Virginia Library Commission

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES Discuss the Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Trustees Explore Risks of Liability Review Ways to Minimize Risks of Liability Discuss the Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Trustees Explore Risks of Liability Review Ways to Minimize Risks of Liability

KEY IDEAS 1. The library is an essential educational institution. 2. Good governance is a necessity. 3. Boards are responsible for overseeing the library in legal, ethical manner.

West Virginia Public Library Trustees Manual ssion.wv.gov BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES The Duty of Care Act in good faith The Duty of Loyalty Allegiance to the Institution The Duty of Obedience Fulfill the mission; comply with law BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES The Duty of Care Act in good faith The Duty of Loyalty Allegiance to the Institution The Duty of Obedience Fulfill the mission; comply with law

BASIC ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS WHAT ARE SOME ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES?

Example “We recently had a trustee openly criticize a board decision to move forward with a building referendum in the local paper, he went as far as to actively urge voters against the proposition.”

BASIC LEGAL OBLIGATIONS WHAT ARE SOME LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES?

PROBLEMS WHAT ARE SOME LIABILITY RISKS FACED BY LIBRARY TRUSTEES? WHAT ARE SOME LIABILITY RISKS FACED BY LIBRARY TRUSTEES?

MINIMIZING LIABILITY MINIMIZING LIABILITY RISKS Have Adequate Directors & Officers Insurance

MINIMIZING LIABILITY MINIMIZING LIABILITY RISKS Retain a Library Attorney

MINIMIZING LIABILITY MINIMIZING LIABILITY RISKS Avoid (real or perceived) Conflict of Interest

MINIMIZING LIABILITY MINIMIZING LIABILITY RISKS Careful Financial Oversight Guardians of a Public Trust; Guardians of Public Funds Library Financial Records are Public Information

MINIMIZING LIABILITY MINIMIZING LIABILITY RISKS Develop, Review, and Update Legally Defensible Policies

MINIMIZING LIABILITY MINIMIZING LIABILITY RISKS Know Key Federal, State, and Local Laws/Regulations that Affect the Library

MINIMIZING LIABILITY MINIMIZING LIABILITY RISKS INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM

RESOURCES West Virginia Library Trustees Manual Enter Trustee Manual in search box. Trustee Academy Training Modules (videos) Enter Trustee Academy in search box. 1) Overview of Public Libraries & Trustees 2) Law & Policy 3) Care & Feeding of the Library Director Short Takes for Trustees. 10 Videos with Resource Guides. Each Video 9-10 minutes long. Designed by United for Libraries, a Division of the American Library Association (ALA). Contact WVLC Library Development Services for access information.