Library Board and Policies

In accordance with Iowa Code 392 and the Burlington, Iowa Code of Ordinances Chapter 21, the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees is the governing and policy-setting body of the Burlington Public Library. The Board of Trustees is composed of seven volunteer residents of Burlington, Iowa, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Trustees adhere to a professional Code of Ethics, serve six-year terms, and meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM (unless otherwise stated). Meetings are open to the public.  

Bylaws of the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees 

 

FY26 Board Members

 

Jennifer McMillan, Chair (term expires 2030)

Becky Godfrey, Vice Chair (term expires 2026)

Amanda Mansheim (term expires 2027)

Roger Hatteberg (term expires 2028)

Mary Weinand (term expires 2029)

Brandon Orth (term expires 2029)

Todd Chelf (term expires 2031)

 

Brittany Jacobs, Library Director 

Email the library board at BPLtrustees@burlington.lib.ia.us 

 

Agenda

The agenda is posted no less than 24 hours before the board meeting and is available to download. Past agendas are available by request.

Click here to view the upcoming meeting agenda. 

 

Meeting Minutes

The most recently approved minutes are available to download. Past minutes are available by request.

Click here to view the most recent meeting minutes. 

 

Library Policies