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Library Board of Trustees
Overview
Library Board of Trustees consists of 7 - 9 members appointed by the Mayor confirmed by the Borough Council. Library Trustees are appointed for a 5-year term. The Mayor and Superintendent of Schools are ex-officio. Either individual may appoint an alternate.
The Board of Trustees is the policy-making body for the Madison Public Library. By state law it holds in trust and manages all property of the library. The Board holds monthly public meetings (except August).
Current Members
| Trustee | Original Term | Current Term |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor Robert Conley Ex-officio Member | January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015 | January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015 |
| Maureen Byrne Alternate to Mayor Conley | April 27, 2023 - December 31, 2023 | April 27, 2023 - December 31, 2023 |
| Thomas P. Bintinger, President Chair: Long Range Planning Committee-Strategic Planning, Building & Grounds Committee; Member: Finance Committee | January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005 | January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025 |
| James Schessler, Vice President Chair: Personnel Committee; Member: Long Range Planning Committee - Strategic Planning, Building & Grounds Committee & Finance Committee | January 2, 2017 - December 31, 2021 | January 2, 2017 - December 31, 2026 |
| David Luber, Treasurer Chair: Technology Committee & Finance Committee; Member: Building & Grounds Committee, Long Range Planning Committee - Strategic Planning & Ad Hoc Madison Heritage Trail | January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016 | January 2, 2017 - December 31, 2026 |
| Louise Easton, Secretary Member: Long Range Planning Committee - Strategic Planning, Personnel Committee, MUF Liaison & Ad Hoc Madison Heritage Trail | January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018 | January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023 |
| Joanne McCarthy Member: Technology Committee | January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022 | January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2027 |
| Kate Bartley Member: Personnel Committee | January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024 | January 1, 2020- December 31, 2024 |
| Joseph Riopel Member: Buildings & Grounds Committee | January 1, 2016- December 31, 2020 | January 1, 2021- December 31, 2025 |
| Karen Bessin Board of Education Representative |