Nominate for the Libraries Board of SA

Libraries Board SA

The Libraries Board SA is established under the Libraries Act 1982.

The functions of the Libraries Board SA are to:

• formulate policies and guidelines for the provision of public library services; and
• establish, maintain and expand collections of library materials and, in particular, collections of such materials that are of South Australian origin, or have a particular relevance to this State; and
• administer the State Library; and
• establish and maintain such other public libraries and public library services as may best conduce to the public interest; and
• promote, encourage and assist in the establishment, operation and expansion of public libraries and public library services by councils and others; and
• collaborate with an administrative unit of the Public Service or any other public sector agency (within the meaning of the Public Sector Act 2009) and any other authority or body, in the provision of library and information services; and
• make recommendations to the Minister on the allocation of funds that are available for the purposes of public libraries and public library services; and
• initiate and monitor research and experimental projects in relation to public libraries and public library services; and
• keep library services provided in the State under continuing evaluation and review; and
• to carry out any other functions assigned to the Board under this or any other Act or by the Minister.

About the position

The Libraries Board SA consists of up to 8 members appointed by the Governor, with three of those members nominated by the LGA.

The LGA is seeking nominations to fill one LGA-nominated position on the Libraries Board SA following the resignation of a current member.

Meeting frequency

There are up to 10 meetings held per year.

The role may also require some intra-state travel.

Appointments to the Libraries Board SA are for a period not exceeding 3 years.

Sitting fees

A sitting fee of $590 per session is payable.

Eligibility

LGA nominees may comprise:

• council members
• librarians employed in a public library
• community information officers employed by a council
• any other officers or employees of a council.

Nominees must have experience in local government.

Representatives of regional councils are encouraged to nominate.

You must be a currently serving council member or employee of a council or other local government entity (unless otherwise determined by the LGA Board of Directors).

Only nominations submitted by a council, following a resolution of council, will be considered.

In accordance with section 42 of the Legislation Interpretation Act 2021 the LGA must submit a panel of 3 nominees to the Minister. The panel must include at least one man and one woman.

The LGA Appointments and Nominations to Outside Bodies Policy sets out the process to examine nominees with respect to the responsibilities and strategic importance of the outside body.

How to nominate

To nominate, please:

• read the Call for Nominations Information Sheet (Part A) for more information about the role and selection criteria
• complete the Nomination Form (Part B) with your council
• email your nomination with a current CV and response to the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) to nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 1 February 2024.

The LGA Board of Directors will consider nominations received after this time.