The City of Anacortes is seeking applicants for the Anacortes Library Board of Trustees. This position is appointed by the Mayor, confirmed by the City Council, and serves for a five-year term. The Board meets monthly, with appropriate study and work sessions between meetings, as required.
The Library Board of Trustees listens to the community needs and concerns, supports the library’s public relations program, and keeps abreast of library trends and standards. A Trustee should know and abide by library board bylaws and represent the library’s point of view at city council meetings and other public forums.
The Board discusses and adopts library policies with the library director, reviews the annual library budget, attends all regularly scheduled Board meetings and other special meetings as needed, and attends library functions as appropriate.
Interested applicants should have a desire to serve the library and the community; time to devote to board responsibilities; and willingness to serve as advocates for library development.
To apply please submit a Talent Bank Application or copy and paste the following URL: https://forms.cityofanacortes.org/Forms/TalentBank Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. December 6, 2023.
Please contact Jeff Vogel, Anacortes Public Library Director at jeffv@cityofanacortes.org with any questions regarding the position or the application process.