Library Board

The Molalla Public Library Board  consists of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. All members must reside within the service area of Molalla Public Library as defined by the Intergovernmental Agreement forming the Library District in 2008. A City Council representative will be a liaison of the City Council to the Library Board.

The Library Board helps shape the rules and regulations for the use and operation of the library. Such rules and regulations are subject to revision by the City Council at its discretion. The Library Board advises the City Council on library policy matters and perform such other duties as are assigned to it by the City Council.

Library Board members hold office for a term of four years from July in the year of their appointment. At the expiration of the term of any member, the Mayor appoints a new member or may reappoint a member for a term of four years. If a vacancy occurs, the Mayor appoints a new member for the unexpired term. No person shall hold appointment as a member for more than two full consecutive terms, but any person may be appointed again to the Board upon receipt of an application to fill a vacancy. All appointments to the Library Board may be terminated at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council.

Members of the Library Board are volunteers and receive no compensation.

The Library Director reports to, and is supervised by, the City Manager. Library staff report to, and are supervised by, the Library Director.

LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS