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KCLS Board of Trustees

Upcoming Meetings:

Planning Committee Meeting - Thursday, February 11 - Foster Library - Meeting Agenda
Finance Committee Meeting - Tuesday, February 23, 4pm - Service Center
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, February 23, 5pm - Service Center

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Governance
Board Members
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Governance

The five-member Board of Trustees governs the King County Library System, one of the largest circulating libraries in the United States with more than 20 million items circulated in 2008. Board members are appointed for five-year terms, with no trustee serving more than two consecutive terms. Trustees are nominated by the King County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. Although there is no specific requirement to do so, KCLS and the County seek geographic representation within its service area. Interested citizens may submit their names for consideration either through KCLS, the County Council member representing their district, or directly to the County Executive.

The KCLS Board of Trustees sets policy for library services throughout the District guided by KCLS’ Mission and Vision statements. The Board holds an annual planning retreat where long-range budget, facilities, staffing and other issues are discussed in an open forum. The Board also hires and holds accountable the KCLS’ Director. Bill Ptacek has been the Director of the King County Library System since 1989. Feel free to contact him directly at 425.369.3232 or at billp@kcls.org.

Public notice of the monthly meetings and agenda items is provided. Board meetings are held a minimum of four times a year in community libraries throughout the district to encourage attendance by local library boards and the public. All other meetings are held at the Service Center located at 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027.

Public Meeting Policy

The enabling legislation provides for appointment, powers and duties of trustees, levying of taxes, reporting on revenues and disbursements, issuance of general obligation bonds, annexation of cities or towns, and other matters (RCW 27.12). The Library Board follows the rules of the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Disclosure Commission and the State of Washington’s financial guidelines, including an annual audit.

Board Members

Board Member:		Term Expires:
	Jessica Bonebright President	1/1/2011
	Rob Spitzer Secretary	1/1/2013
	Judge Richard Eadie Trustee	1/1/2012
	Lucy Krakowiak Trustee	1/1/2015
	Jim Wigfall Trustee	1/1/2014