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Spokane County Library Board of Trustees
Meetings
- 4 p.m.
- The 3rd Tuesday of every month (subject to change)
- 4322 N Argonne Road
Spokane, WA 99212
Members
Member | Term |
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John Craig, Chair |
December 31, 2023 |
Kristin Thompson, Vice Chair |
December 31, 2022 |
Ellen Clark, Trustee |
December 31, 2024 |
Jessica Hanson, Trustee |
December 31, 2025 |
Jon Klapp, Trustee |
December 31, 2026 |
Member Specifications
- Members: 5
- Term: Board appointments are for 5 year terms; however, appointments to fill an unexpired term are for only the time remaining on that term. Trustees are then eligible for reappointment for only one additional term.
- Spokane County Library District customer interested in public library services, in the community, and in the public library's relationship to the community
- Recognition of the public library's importance as a center of information, of community culture, continuing education, and recreation
- Willingness to serve as an advocate for public libraries
- History of active participation in community activities
- Previous governing or advisory board experience
- Open mindedness, intellectual curiosity, and respect for the opinions of others
- Ability to work effectively with others; trustees, director, staff, and the public
- Ability to think critically in planning and problem solving
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to carry out the trusteeship responsibilities
Purpose
The purpose of the Spokane County Library Board of Trustees is to provide public library services to residents of unincorporated Spokane County, contracting and annexed cities and towns. Funding comes primarily from a property tax levy within the District that is controlled by state law.
Service Area
Resident
of Spokane County Library District’s service area: Unincorporated Spokane
County and the affiliated cities
and towns of Cheney, Deer Park, Fairfield, Latah, Medical Lake, Millwood,
Rockford, Spangle, Spokane Valley, Waverly, and Airway Heights.Responsibilities
Responsibilities are as follows:
- Employ a competent and qualified library executive director
- Adopt appropriate written policies to govern the operation and services of the Library District
- Secure adequate funding to carry out Library District programs and services
- Adopt an annual budget
- Become familiar with appropriate local and state laws; actively represent District interests to the State Legislature
- Reflect community needs and interests when considering library services and programs
- Communicate information about District programs, services, and needs to the community
- Attend all board meetings, workshops, and training activities
- Foster cooperation with other area libraries to maximize use of available resources
Time Commitment
Time Commitment involves:
- Attend regularly scheduled board meetings (11-12 per year as scheduled)
- Attend special meetings/workshops (1-2 per year, as needed; sometimes in conjunction with regular meeting)
- Attend trustee training activities (usually no more than 1 or 2 per year outside scheduled meetings)
- Attend 1 board orientation after appointment (4 hours)
- Occasional attendance at community and District meetings and activities
- Read background materials sent prior to each meeting
- Read weekly informational and news update emails or mailings
- Check email daily for District information and respond when appropriate
Spokane County Code/WAC & RCW References
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Spokane County Library Board of Trustees
Phone: 509-893-8200