File #: 2024-453   
Type: Administrative Item Status: Passed
In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 11/5/2024 Final action: 11/5/2024
Title: Appointments to the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board
Sponsors: Library
Attachments: 1. Ramsey County Library Advisory Board Roster, 2. Resolution

                                                                                                         

Sponsor: Library

 

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Appointments to the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board

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Recommendation

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Appoint the following individuals to the Ramsey County Library Board for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.

                     Sandra Doubek

                     Alexandra Kovarik

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Background and Rationale

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The Ramsey County Library Advisory Board provides advice and makes recommendations t the Library Department and Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on matters regarding integrated service delivery that impacts or is enhanced by library services. The Library Advisory Board consists of seven members who are residents of suburban Ramsey County.

 

Two Library Advisory Board terms end on December 31, 2024.

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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)

       Well-being             Prosperity                 Opportunity                 Accountability

 

Racial Equity Impact

The county currently recruits for advisory committee vacancies through an open process, which is limited to presence on the county website, GovDelivery distribution lists, and word of mouth by advisory committee members, staff, and county commissioners. Changes to the recruitment strategies are being implemented to expand efforts to increase racial diversity and under-represented voices in the application process.

 

Community Participation Level and Impact

Participation by and input from community members appointed to advisory committees helps to shape and improve programs and services for the community, share information, and increase the level of understanding through discussion, dialogue and engagement.

  Inform              Consult                                 Involve                      Collaborate        Empower                     

 

Fiscal Impact

Library Advisory Board members receive a per diem of $50 per meeting, up to $100 per month.

 

 

Last Previous Action

On May 7, 2024, the Ramsey County Board appointed Sandra Doubek and Alexandra Kovarik (Resolution B2024-074).

 

Attachments

1. Library Advisory Board Roster