The Fiscal Year 2008 Plan of Service was approved for recommendation to the membership at the November 16th Annual Meeting. Greg Pronevitz provided an overview of the document, explaining that likely increases in delivery costs are driving the budget; we are unable to fund the Lawrence Law Library or eLibrary. On a positive note, ILL fees for shipping have been removed as has been suggested by ILL Center staff to eliminate this barrier to resource sharing. Continuing Education, Advisory/Consulting, Supplemental Services and Administrative costs are funded at levels similar to previous years.
The Auditor's FY2006 Financial Report and Special Purpose Report were accepted. Susan Grabski explained that the audit is standard for not-for-profit organizations. Our auditor generates two annual reports - the standard Financial Report and the Special-Purpose Report that are provided to the MBLC and is included in the NMRLS Annual report. There were no issues or concerns as a result of the audit.
The FY2006 Annual Report was approved for recommendation to the membership at the November 16th Annual Meeting. Greg reviewed the Report with the Board. The document is comprised of reports submitted by committee chairs and staff and includes additional information about services, thus making the report a bit longer than in previous years.. The format will be changed slightly this year to combine Committee and program area activities.
The Executive Board approved NMRLS' Digital Commonwealth Fiscal Agent Roles and Responsibilities. Susan Grabski gave an overview of NMRLS roles and responsibilities when acting as fiscal agent for the Digital Commonwealth (the statewide digital library) and discussed how NMRLS is addressing issues raised by NMRLS' auditor in this regard.
Formation of a Committee to Review the Regional Reference Center. Greg Pronevitz provided background on this topic which is included in NMRLS Strategic Plan. No action was taken and the Board agreed that a clear need and charge should be developed in order to form such a committee.
