[Libs-Or] Background checks required for a library foundation?

[Leah Griffith]

We don't do that, but I  think that it might be reasonable for any members that are doing the financial work.  It has crossed my mind, but haven't pursued as our current treasurer is a local attorney who has some protections due to his profession.   I think I would recommend for any future treasurers.

We do background checks on all library volunteers, but not city appointed board members or foundation members.  Our Friends fall under volunteers by the nature of their work at our library.

Leah

Leah M. Griffith, Director
Newberg Public Library

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On Aug 13, 2014, at 10:20 AM, "Esther Moberg" <emoberg at cityofseaside.us<mailto:emoberg at cityofseaside.us>> wrote:

Hello wonderful Library collective brain,
Could you please let me know if any of your libraries has a library foundation that requires a background check as part of their new foundation member process? My library board raised this question and I couldn’t think of any library foundations I knew of that had this as a requirement.
The question was raised because library foundations are typically self-governing although I know that many if they are big enough hand off the accounting to an outside source that they hire (typically an established accounting firm). Because we are smaller and expect that some of the bookkeeping will be done by the foundation board, the question was raised regarding accountability and background checks as a first step.
Any responses would be very helpful.
Thank you,

Esther Moberg
Library Director
Seaside Public Library
1131 Broadway
Seaside, Oregon 97138
503-738-6742
www.seasidelibrary.org<http://www.seasidelibrary.org>

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