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Board debates role of Friends of the Library and fundraising accountability
Summary
Members discussed whether the advisory board should engage in fundraising or rely on the Friends of the Library, stressing the need to keep donated funds separate and to clarify stewardship and spending authority for donations.
Board members discussed the role of the Friends of the Library versus the advisory board in fundraising and stewardship. Some members recalled a prior arrangement where Friends handled fundraising while the advisory board provided oversight; others said newer dynamics and incoming businesses prompt reconsideration of fundraising responsibilities.
One Committee member said, "We would want to keep them separate because you wanna be able to track where your money is coming from," reflecting concern that fundraising and spending need clear rules and transparent stewardship. The board agreed this is an area to clarify, potentially with policies or procedures to ensure donated funds are tracked and used according to donor intent and city rules.
