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Westlake Porter Public Library is currently accepting applications for a position on the board of trustees that starts on January 1, 2022. The position will become available when Jeff Armstrong’s term expires on December 31.
The board is composed of seven members and has primary responsibility for approving library policies, setting the budget, hiring a director and fiscal officer and advocating for the library. Terms are seven years with a maximum of two terms. Library board meetings are held monthly, usually on the third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the library.
Trustees represent the community at large and their varied library interests. The only prerequisite for applicants is that they have an interest in public library issues and wish to become a public library advocate.
Those interested in applying for a position as a trustee may download a fillable form from the library’s web site at westlakelibrary.org/trustees. Forms are also available at the library’s Reception Desk or by calling the Administration Department at (440) 250-5451.
For more details on responsibilities of trustees or on the application process, please call library Director Andrew Mangels at (440) 250-5450. The application deadline is September 10, 2021.
