Citizen Interest

Citizen Interest
The Dickinson City Commission makes a number of appointments each year to City boards, committees, and commissions. Most appointments are made in December but openings often occur throughout the year due to resignations. Dickinson area residents are encouraged to complete this form for themselves or to recommend someone else for one of these positions. The City Commission considers this file and/or recommendations from the members of the boards, committees and commissions the potential appointee may be made to when vacancies occur. For further information, please call 456-7720. For a description of each board/commission please visit our website.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Home Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Cell Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Primary Board you are interested in:*
Secondary Board you are interested in:
Other Boards you may be interested in:
Please List in order of Preference
Please include a brief resume/biography with this application.
Resume/Biography Upload*

Cancelof
I am Interested in serving because:I am recommending the above person because:
Interest/Recommendation:*
Finance Committee
Select which Finance Committee Term you are applying for:*
Library Board
The Library Board of Directors' responsibilities include establishing the mission and vision for the library, determining the policies that are implemented to govern the library, hiring and evaluating the library director, advocating for the library, and overseeing the finances of the library. Board Directors are volunteer positions, must be residents of Dickinson, Stark, Slope, or Billings Counties and are appointed by the City Commission or County Commission under authority of state statute. Board Trustees may serve for no more than two consecutive 3-year terms.

To apply for a Director position, interested individuals must submit this application, which will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and Library Director.

Before filling out the application, review the Board Bylaws , Board Director Orientation Guide, and the Library's Library Board Code of Ethics.
Read the statements below. Check the boxes to signify you understand and will follow the statements if chosen as a Board Director.*

Attend all Board meetings.Be genuinely interested in our library and understand the importance of public libraries as necessary government-funded services.Be able to work with others to reach common goals.Be open-minded, intellectually curious, in favor of the freedom to read, and against censorship.Be able to withstand pressures and prejudice that would restrict or prevent equal library service to all.Support library services for all, regardless of socio-economic status, race, age, mental or physical disorders, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.The Board approves library policy; library administration creates and carries out policies.The Board supervises and evaluates the library director.Library administration supervises and evaluates library employees.The Board works with library administration to determine the mission and vision of the library.Library administration manages day-to-day operations of the library, collection development, and library services and programs.
How long have you been a resident of Dickinson, Stark, Slope, or Billings County?*
What groups or organizations are you currently, or have you been, associated with in the area?*
What activities or functions have you participated in concerning the Dickinson Area Public Library?*
Please indicate the area(s) in which your knowledge would be of benefit to the Board.*

FinanceLegalGovernmental relationsBuilding and groundsMarketingCommunications and public relationsAdvocacyOther
Education: degree, institution, year obtained*
Work experience: positions, employers, dates of employment*
Other experience: special skills, training, certifications, etc.*
What are the responsibilities of a Library Board Director?*
What are the responsibilities of the Library Director and Library Administration?*
Why do you want to serve on the Library Board?*
Why is the library important for our community and why is it a necessary government service? *
Signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Should be Empty:

Citizen Interest

Please include a brief resume/biography with this application.

Finance Committee

Library Board