Appointment of Board Members

Board Diversity
The Board recognizes the need for diversification among its members so that a variety of segments and interests within the population are represented. Special attention will be given to developing an array of professional experience that will benefit the Board’s decision-making abilities.

Board Member Selection
Open Trustee positions will be advertised and applications will be made available. Upon receipt of applications, applicants will be evaluated based upon above criterial.

Submission and Approval
With the Board’s approval, the Library Director will submit the names of the two (2) selected candidates to the Judge-Executive. Appointments will be made by the Judge-Executive and approved by the Fiscal Court. By statute, the Judge-Executive may only choose from the names that are submitted by the Library’s Board.

Until such appointment is made, the current Board members continue to serve in their present capacities and offices.

Oath of Office
All incoming Board members will be sworn in by the County Judge-Executive or by a qualified and approved notary public of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Open Meetings and Open Records Statement
Each Board member, upon appointment, must sign a document that is provided by the County Judge-Executive which details the Board’s support of the Open Records and Open Meetings laws.

Termination
Board members are appointed by the Judge-Executive and may only be removed by the Judge Executive with approval of the Fiscal Court as outlined in KRS 65.007.

Resignation
A Board member may resign at any time. If a Board member resigns, the Board follows the same process for filling the position as described above. The incoming Board member would, however, only serve the remaining term of the outgoing Board member. The incoming Board member would be eligible to serve up to two more terms, if appointed.

Resignation by Non-attendance
As specified in the statue, any Board member who fails to attend four (4) Board meetings during a 12-month period will automatically be determined to have resigned from the Board. In such case, the Board will notify the County Judge-Executive and the State Librarian. The Board will then follow normal procedure to fill the vacant position.

Download Application for Appointment of Board Members

To apply for a board member position, please download, print, and complete the application form. Once finished, you may return it to the Lyon County Public Library in one of the following ways:

– Drop it off in person

Library Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (CT)
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Closed on Sunday.

– Mail it to:

Lyon County Public Library
P.O. Box 546
Eddyville, KY 42038