City of Northfield, Minnesota, U.S.A.

The City of Northfield Library Board makes recommendations regarding the library administration, policies, annual budget, operations and maintenance of all library facilities. The board monitors and advocates for legislation concerning public libraries. The board also cooperates with other public officials and boards to maintain positive community relations.

The board consists of nine members as determined by the City Council. Each member serves a three-year term. Terms are staggered for continuity. There is a consecutive three term limit. Members do not receive monetary compensation.

Since the cooperative library system serves Rice County residents, as well as those who live within the city limits, State law allows for up to four members of the board to be Rice County residents. Dakota County residents, unless living with the Northfield city limits, are not eligible for the board, as they are served by a different library system.

Application and Membership Requirements

The Mayor recommends applicants to the City Council based on their interest in maintaining a good public library for the use of citizens of Northfield, along with willingness to serve and background.
By-Laws of the Northfield Library Board



Applications for the Library Board are available by contacting the City of Northfield City Clerk at City Hall, 801 Washington Street.

Meetings

Meetings are scheduled on the second Wednesday of the month; special meetings are occasionally called. For transaction of business at any meeting, a majority of members constitute a quorum. It is desired that members make every attempt to be present at all meetings.

List of Meetings (Minutes & Agendas)

• Library Board Meeting (2/8/2012)
• Library Board Meeting (1/11/2012)
• Library Board Meeting (12/14/2011)
• Library Board Meeting (11/9/2011)
• Library Board Meeting (10/19/2011)
• More...