Members
There are seven Library Board Members, the majority of which must be City residents. Board members are appointed by the City Manager and serve five-year terms. The current Board members are:
- Andreina Delgado, term expires December 31, 2023
- Loretta Gray, term expires December 31, 2022
- Julie Cloninger, term expires December 31, 2024
- Andrea Sledge, term expires December 31, 2021
- Marty Blackson, term expires December 31, 2022
- Phyllis MacPhaiden, term expires December 31, 2022
- Mary Holmgren, term expires December 31, 2021
Responsibilities
The Board operates under the authority of City Ordinance No. 3937 and is responsible for:
- Providing citizen input to the City Manager, City Council, and the Library Director
- Considering and recommending policy to govern operations and programs of the library
- Making recommendations for Director appointments
- Participating in efforts to secure library funds
- Advising the Director during budget preparations
- Assisting the Director in developing policies including collection development
- Supporting and participating in public relations and marketing programs