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Ajax Public Library Board

 

The Ajax Public Library is governed by a eight member board, including six citizens and two Councillors, appointed by Ajax Town Council. The goal of the Board is to ensure the Ajax Public Library is the gateway to the information and recreational resources that meet the varying needs of all members of its communities within available resources.

Role of the Board

A Library Board Member:

• Promotes and advocates the value of public libraries in the Ajax community
• Recognizes the Library is a prized cultural asset in the community
• Establishes long range goals and objectives for Ajax Library Services
• Identifies and represents local community needs and interests
• Hires and evaluates the ongoing performance of the Chief Librarian & Executive Officer
• Ensures the delivery of programs and services that reflect the unique needs and interests of the community
• Approves budgets presented to Municipal Council that will provide sufficient levels of funding to ensure quality library service for the community
• Adheres to the Public Libraries Act, its regulations and legislation

2007 - 2010 Library Board Members

Al Williams - Chair
Cheryl Braz - Vice Chair
Bruce Boyle
Scott Crawford - Regional Councillor
Joanne Dies - Councillor Ward 3
Paul Hamilton
Val Marshall 
Mohammed Nazeer Yakoob 

2008 Meeting Schedule

The Ajax Public Library Board meets monthly, except July and August. The public is welcome to attend Library Board Meetings. 

Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 7 p.m., Ajax Library Services - Rotary Room
Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 7 p.m., Ajax Library Services - Rotary Room
July and August - Recess
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 7 p.m., Ajax Library Services - Rotary Room
Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 7 p.m., Ajax Library Services - Rotary Room
Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 7 p.m., Ajax Library Services - Rotary Room
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 7 p.m., Ajax Library Services - Rotary Room

2008 Meeting Minutes

Library Board minutes will be posted upon approval.
January 2008 Minutes
February 2008 Minutes
March 2008 Minutes

Contact Information

For more information contact Sue Burrill at 905-683-4000, ext. 822 or by e-mail at susan.burrill@townofajax.com.