What is the function of a library board of trustees?
The library board of trustees is responsible for the management and control of the library. According to RCW 27.12.210, the board has the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Adopt such bylaws, rules, and regulations for their own guidance and for the government of the library as they deem expedient; (2) Have the supervision, care, and custody of all property of the library, including the rooms or buildings constructed, leased, or set apart therefor; (3) Employ a librarian, and upon his recommendation employ such other assistants as may be necessary, all in accordance with the provisions of RCW 27.08.010 [now RCW 27.04.055], prescribe their duties, fix their compensation, and remove them for cause; (4) Submit annually to the legislative body a budget containing estimates in detail of the amount of money necessary for the library for the ensuing year; except that in a library district the board of library trustees shall prepare its budget, certify the same and deliver it to the bo
