The West Milford Township Library was created by referendum on November 8, 1983, and became effective January 1, 1984.
A. 
The Board of Trustees of the West Milford Township Library heretofore established in the Township shall continue, and the present members thereof shall continue until their respective terms expire. The Board of Trustees shall consist of seven members, one of whom shall be the Mayor, and one of whom shall be the Superintendent of Schools. The other five members shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, and at least four of five citizen members must reside within the Township. Upon the expiration of the term of office of any Trustee, the Mayor shall appoint a citizen for a term of five years in the same manner as the original appointment was made. Vacancies occurring in the Board of Trustees shall be filled for the unexpired term only, in the same manner as the original appointments are made.
[Amended 6-5-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-012; 6-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-022]
B. 
The Mayor and Superintendent may, respectively, appoint an alternate to act in their place and stead with authority to attend the meetings and vote on matters before the Board.
The Board of Trustees of the West Milford Township Library shall:
A. 
Hold in trust and manage all property of the library;
B. 
Rent rooms, or when proper, construct buildings for the use of the library;
[Amended 12-5-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-030]
C. 
Purchase books, pamphlets, documents, papers and other reading matter;
D. 
Hire librarians and other necessary personnel and fit their compensation;
E. 
Make proper rules and regulations for the government of the library;
F. 
Generally do all things necessary and proper for the establishment and maintenance of a free public library within the Township;
G. 
Annually make a report of its transactions, accounts and the state and condition of the library to the Council.