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Board Bylaws and Policies

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Bylaws

Approved by vote of the Board of Library Commissioners on January 17, 1978.
Amended by vote of the Board of Library Commissioners on February 15, 1979; October 22, 1981; May 13, 1982; June 10, 1982; June 5, 1986; June 5, 1991; February 9, 1995; February 1, 1996; September 10, 1998; January 14, 1998; and December 2, 2021.


Board Liaisons Policy

Initial Policy Approval Date: October 9, 1997
Re-approval Date: January 8, 2026
Policy Expiration Date: January 9, 2031


Policy on Budget Revisions for Budget Line Item Programs

Initial Policy Approval Date: May 4, 2000
Policy Re-approval Date: July 14, 2016
Policy Expiration Date: July 9, 2026


Sponsorships and Partnerships Policy

Initial Policy Approval Date: October 2, 2008
Revision and Re-approval Date: January 8, 2026
Policy Expiration Date: January 9, 2031