7 (4 Mayoral Appointments)
Appointments to the Library Board are made by the City Council and County Commission at their first regular meetings in January or whenever a vacancy occurs. Members of the board include four citizens appointed by Mayor and Council; one citizen appointed by the Minnehaha County Commission; one liaison from the Minnehaha County Commission; and the Library Director.
Must be a resident and registered voter of Sioux Falls. (Mayoral appointments only.)
Sets library-specific policies and provides citizen input and recommendations for administrative actions to the Library Director and to the governing bodies. Advocates for library services to meet the ever-changing needs of the community.
Liaison:Library Director Alysia Boysen Siouxland Libraries 200 North Dakota Avenue P.O. Box 7403 Sioux Falls, SD 57117-7403 605-367-8702
Library Board of Trustees Members
* Second Term
Authority Agreement of the Library Board of Trustees
The Joint Cooperative Library Agreement between the City of Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County provides for the existence of Siouxland Libraries. The Statutory authority for this agreement is granted by SDLC 1-24 entitled” Joint Exercise of Governmental Powers” and SDLC 14-2, entitled “Public Libraries” (14-2-29(3)), and the City’s Home Rule Charter. The agreement was approved by the Sioux Falls City Council with the adoption of Resolution No. 154-02 and by the Minnehaha County Commission on December 16, 2002.
By-laws
Library Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes
Siouxland Libraries
Library Policies
Online Application For Appointment
Application for Appointment