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 one-year term beginning May 7, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
• Alexandra Kovarik
• Sandra Doubek
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Background and Rationale
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The Ramsey County Library Advisory Board provides advice and makes recommendations to 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. Interviews were conducted April 23 - April 25, 2024 by three Ramsey County Commissioners and the Library Deputy Director.
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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 currently 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 appointment 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 November 28, 2023, the Ramsey County Board appointed Dawne Brown White and Molly Jansen to the Ramsey County Library Advisory Board for a three-year appointment through December 31, 2026 (Resolution B2023-212)
Attachments
1. Library Advisory Board Roster