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: Danny Smith, Library Director
Member Term Ends
Carol Palmer, Chair June 30, 2021
(city limits)
Suzy Stutes, Vice Chair June 30, 2023
(unincorporated)
Jessica Hines June 30, 2024
(city limits)
Linda Warwick June 30, 2021
(city limits)
Kathleen Myron June 30, 2023
(city limits)
Denise Fonseca June 30, 2023
LDAC Representative
(unincorporated)
Judi Jarosh LDAC Alternate June 30, 2024
(unincorporated)
Meridian Lattig upon graduation
(Student Member)
Contact the library board: CanbyPublicLibraryBoard@canbyoregon.gov
Meetings
3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Conference Room. Meetings are open to the public.
Library Board Meeting Minutes: https://www.canbyoregon.gov/Canbylibrary/library_board.htm#minutes
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: Danny Smith, Library Director
Member Term Ends
Carol Palmer, Chair June 30, 2021
(city limits)
Suzy Stutes, Vice Chair June 30, 2023
(unincorporated)
Jessica Hines June 30, 2024
(city limits)
Linda Warwick June 30, 2021
(city limits)
Kathleen Myron June 30, 2023
(city limits)
Denise Fonseca June 30, 2023
LDAC Representative
(unincorporated)
Judi Jarosh LDAC Alternate June 30, 2024
(unincorporated)
Meridian Lattig upon graduation
(Student Member)
Contact the library board: CanbyPublicLibraryBoard@canbyoregon.gov
Meetings
3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Conference Room. Meetings are open to the public.
Library Board Meeting Minutes: https://www.canbyoregon.gov/Canbylibrary/library_board.htm#minutes
