Library Board
About the Board
Establishing Ordinance: Chapter 2.20 (Title 2: Administration and Personnel). Amended on 4/21/04 by Ordinance No. 1137.
Type of Appointment: By City Council upon recommendation of the Board Chairperson and Council Liaison.
Number of Members: 5
Term Length: 4 years (July 1 to June 30)
Duties and Powers
Library Board Members
For information or to contact Board Members call 503.266.3394.
Council Liaison: Shawn Varwig
Staff: Irene Green, Library Director
Member Term Ends
Roger Reif (Chair) June 30, 2020
Cameron Jones June 30, 2020
Kathleen Myron June 30, 2019
Carol Palmer June 30, 2021
Linda Warwick June 30, 2021
Meetings
3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Conference Room. Meetings are open to the public.
Establishing Ordinance: Chapter 2.20 (Title 2: Administration and Personnel). Amended on 4/21/04 by Ordinance No. 1137.
Type of Appointment: By City Council upon recommendation of the Board Chairperson and Council Liaison.
Number of Members: 5
Term Length: 4 years (July 1 to June 30)
Duties and Powers
- Keeping informed about current trends in the library services and administration;
- Studying library growth and needs in the city and its vicinity:
- Developing long-range plans for library service and facilities, consistent with city priorities and with state, regional and national goals pertinent to libraries;
- Recommending types of library service for the city and its vicinity;
- Investigating sources of funding for library service and facilities;
- Participating in the annual budgetary process of the city as that process pertains to the library;
- Recommending policies for the acceptance and use of gifts for library purposes;
- Recommending policies and procedures conducive to efficient and effective operation of the library;
- Reviewing and recommending terms for contracts and working relationships with other public agencies regarding library service;
- Encouraging widespread public support and use of the library;
- Submitting an annual report to the city council and the state library; and
- Performing other duties as authorized by the city council.
Library Board Members
For information or to contact Board Members call 503.266.3394.
Council Liaison: Shawn Varwig
Staff: Irene Green, Library Director
Member Term Ends
Roger Reif (Chair) June 30, 2020
Cameron Jones June 30, 2020
Kathleen Myron June 30, 2019
Carol Palmer June 30, 2021
Linda Warwick June 30, 2021
Meetings
3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Conference Room. Meetings are open to the public.
