Title
Nomination - Library District Board of Trustees (B)
explanation
The Library's Board of Trustees consists of seven (7) members appointed by the Library District Governing Board. Three (3) of the seven members are City of Gainesville representatives, three (3) are Alachua County representatives, and one (1) is a representative of the League of Cities. City Representative Carol Higman's term will expire on March 31, 2007. Ms. Higman is eligible to apply for a second term.
The Library District advertised one City of Gainesville and one Alachua County vacancy in January 2007. Ms. Higman's application was the only application received for the one City vacancy. The Library District Governing Board is requesting nomination of this applicant for consideration for appointment. In order to make an appointment prior to the April 18, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting, the Library District Governing Board would like to receive the nomination by March 1, 2007.
Ms. Higman's application and a list of the current members of the Board of Trustees are attached.
Recommendation
The City Commission nominate Ms. Higman for consideration for appointment by the Library District Governing Board.