The Library Board

The library is governed by a seven member Board of Trustees. Each trustee is appointed to a four-year term. Trustees are appointed by the East Chicago School Board, and one is appointed by each of the following: the City Council, the Mayor, the Lake County Board of Commissioners, and the Lake County Council. No trustee may serve more than four consecutive terms. The Board is the policy-making body of the library and determines such matters as hours of service, location of branches, holidays, vacations, and salaries. Board members work with the Director in preparing the library's budget. The Board employs the Director, who is then responsible for the operation of the library. The Board meets monthly at the Main Library. The time and date set for Board meetings is advertised in local newspapers. Board meetings are open to the public.