Brewer Public Library Policies

1. Management Policy: The duly appointed library board shall have all management rights, authorities, and responsibilities as stated in Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 43.
   1. The library board shall select, appoint, and when necessary for valid reasons, dismiss the director of the library.
   2. The library board shall provide an effective orientation for new directors to assure that the director understands a) the policies and processes related to the daily operation of the library, b) reporting and budgetary requirements that assure accountability and compliance with the law, c) the expectations of the board in regard to administrative processes and protocol, particularly as they relate to conducting effective and efficient board meetings, and d) rules and requirements for state certification and any assistance which is provided by the Library to acquire and maintain appropriate certification.
   3. The library board shall conduct annual appraisals of the library director's performance, at which time personal and management goals can be discussed and finalized for implementation.

2. Administrative Policy: The person appointed as library director shall be charged with the sole administration of the library.
   1. The director shall be responsible to the library board in matters pertaining to and concerning the library; be present at monthly board meetings and prepare and present such reports and meeting documents as requested.
   2. The director shall maintain financial records in an efficient manner; present monthly reports to the library board and to the municipal governing body; prepare the draft of the annual budget to be presented to the library board, and assist trustees with presentation of the adopted request for appropriation to the municipal governing body.
   3. The director shall hold regular meetings with staff and/or volunteers to enable smooth operation of the library.
   4. The director will be responsible for preparing annual performance assessments for library staff and volunteers.
   5. The director shall have the responsibility for collection development for all materials in the library; this includes selection, ordering, processing, weeding, and inventory of the collections according to the guidelines in the policy.
   6. The director will recommend changes in or additions to library policies as needed.
   7. The director will perform preparatory work to assist the board with regular library planning.
   8. The director will keep the Board informed of the physical needs of the library building.
   9. The director will inform the Board of any equipment needs.
3. Salaries (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
4. Health Insurance Policy (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
5. Vacation Policy (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
6. Holiday Policy (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
7. Sick Leave (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
8. Leave of Absence (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
9. Bereavement Leave (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
10. Military Leave (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
11. Jury Duty (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
12. Work Schedule Policy (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
13. Meetings, Conventions, and Workshops: The director, staff and trustees attending continuing education opportunities to aid the library shall be allowed expenses at the discretion of the library board according to the amount appropriated in budget for such. The director, staff and trustees are encouraged to attend and participate in continuing education activities.
14. Disciplinary Policy: (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
15. Resignation and Retirement Policy (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
16. Grievance Procedure (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
17. Equal Opportunity Employment Policy (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
18. Drug-Free Workplace Policy (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)
19. Sexual Harassment Policy (Refer to Richland Center City Employee Policy)