For Trustees
Welcome, library trustees! Here you’ll find training opportunities and other resources for board members. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your consultant.
It’s important for NCLS to have the correct contact information for all our member library trustees, so if you’re new, or if your contact information has changed, please have your library director fill out this quick Trustee Information Form on your behalf.
New Open Meetings Law Guidance
Under the newly amended Open Meetings Law, boards can meet virtually until June 8, 2022. After that, they must hold a public hearing and pass
State of Emergency Extended through 4/15
The Governor has extended the State of Emergency until April 15, 2022. The Open Meetings Law website has not been updated to reflect this yet,
Trustee Education Requirement
Beginning January 1, 2023, all library trustees are required by NYS law to complete a minimum of two hours of trustee education every year on
NYS Mask Mandate Lifted
Earlier today (2/9/22) Governor Hochul lifted the mask mandate for indoor public spaces. Starting tomorrow, Thursday 2/10, masks are not required to be worn indoor
Open Meetings Law Extended
Chapter 417, the amendment to Open Meeting Law that allows boards to hold meetings remotely, has been extended. It previously expired January 15th and has
Update to Open Meetings Law
On Monday, the Governor signed into law an amendment to Open Meetings Law. Now, public bodies are required to make available or post to their
