Elyria Public Library

“The preparer presents form 990 to the fiscal officer of the organization. The fiscal officer will then review the prepared tax return and respond back to the preparer with any points of discussion. Once addressed, the completed tax return is presented to the full board and is reviewed prior to submission to the internal revenue service.”

“Each board member is required to disclose on an annual certification statement that they are independent of the operations of the organization. If they are not independent they must disclose in writing to the board the nature of any existing conflict. A list of all active vendors is utilized to assist with any perceived conflicts.”

“Each compensated top official of the board of trustees is hired for a three year term and receives a set amount of compensation as approved by the board. The top official does not have authority to vote on such matters. Executives and top officials can serve multiple terms but are subject to the voting process above each time their contract is renewed.”

“Documents are available upon written request to the organization's treasurer located at 320 washington avenue, elyria, ohio 44035, the organization's administrative office. Additionally income tax filings are available on various not-for-profit organizations public internet websites.”

“It was determined by the auditor of the state of ohio that certain non- public endowment funds held for investment by the elyria public library foundation, inc.(27-1864336)a related supporting organization, should actually be in the custody of the organization. During february 2017 at the recommendation of the auditor of state, these funds were transfered by the supporting organization and are reflected as revenue income in part viii, line 1d in the amount of 2,171,438 and as a corresponding expense for the supporting organization during 2017.”

“The elyria public library system will always offer free resources with unlimited possibilities for every person in the community it serves. Library resources in all formats will be readily and equitably accessible to all library users. The library provides free access to all library materials, services, and programs. The library provides lifelong learning services to all. The library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom and resists all efforts to censor resources. The library's employees are professional, friendly, efficient, and qualified personnel. The library provides the highest level of service to all library users. The library will monitor library services to ensure that they respond in a relevant way to changing needs and demands, and that their quality is as high as resources allow. The library is committed to patron confidentiality. The library practices fiscally responsible management of public resources with full accountability.”