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Board Policies & Legal Documents

Current policies pertaining to the SWAN Board and governance. Also see SWAN member policies for policies pertaining to member libraries.

Documentation

In this section

Electronic Attendance

Establishes the remote attendance of board representatives.

Approved by the SWAN Board 9/2/2010.

Code of Ethics

Ethics and behavior expected of SWAN Board representatives.

Approved by the SWAN Board 4/14/2014.

Capital Items Policy

This policy defines the purchase of equipment or furniture as capital items.

Approved by the SWAN Board 2/21/2014.

Financial Internal Controls

SWAN internal financial controls are practiced to provide checks and balances in approvals for payment and expenditures.

Intergovernmental Agreement

Intergovernmental agreement establishing SWAN and authorizing membership in SWAN.

Investment of Public Funds

The purpose of this policy statement is to outline the responsibilities, general objectives, and specific guidelines for management of SWAN funds by the SWAN Treasurer and Board.  Its scope is all SWAN funds.

Reviewed and revised by the SWAN Board on 4/21/2023.

Public Comment at SWAN Meetings Policy

Establishes a framework for public comment at a governing board meeting.

Reviewed and revised by the SWAN Board 11/21/2014.

Purchasing Policy

Policy defines board and executive director authority for purchasing.

 

Reviewed and revised by the SWAN Board 2/21/2014.

Reserve Cash Policy

Policy defines a ratio of cash reserves to have for the organization.

Reviewed and revised by the SWAN Board on 12/19/2014.