Library Board

Dallas Library Board


The Dallas Public Library board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.. in Dallas City Hall, 187 SE Court, Dallas, OR 97338

Members


The Library Board consists of 5 members, appointed by the City Council to four-year terms.
  • Grace Scatterday, Chair
  • Carol Christ
  • Marianne Moore
  • Pete McDowell
  • Cari Richey

Function


The Library Board serves as advisors to the City Council. The library board shall:
  • Keep informed about current trends in library and administration
  • Develop and recommend to the council long-range plans for library services and facilities
  • consistent with city priorities and with state, regional, and national goals pertinent to libraries.
  • Investigate sources of funding for library services and facilities.
  • Participate in the annual budget process of the city as that process pertains to the library.
  • Recommend to the council policies conducive to efficient and effective operation of the library.
  • And other duties as defined in Dallas City Code 2.520 and ORS 357.465