The Columbus Metropolitan Library is under the control and management of a Board of Trustees consisting of seven members.
Four of the Board members are appointed by the County Commissioners and three by the judges of the Court of Common Pleas. Board members are appointed for a term of seven years, the term of one trustee expiring each year.
The Board of Trustees typically meets ten times per year.
The dates and locations for 2010:
January 20, 2010 - Main Library
February 19, 2010 - Main Library
April 22, 2010 - Franklinton Branch
May 18, 2010 - Hilltop Branch
June 30, 2010 - Reynoldsburg Branch
August 26, 2010 - Linden Branch
September 23, 2010 - Karl Road Branch
October 22, 2010 - Main Library
December 2, 2010 - Main Library
At its January meeting, the Board organizes for the ensuing year and elects a president, vice president, secretary and a clerk treasurer.