Renton seeks applicants for Library Advisory Board

The City of Renton is seeking candidates for five positions on the Library Advisory Board. The members will be appointed by Mayor Denis Law and confirmed by the City Council to serve a five-year term. Members serve without pay and must live in Renton.

June 3, 2010 1:35 pm

The City of Renton is seeking candidates for five positions on the Library Advisory Board.

The members will be appointed by Mayor Denis Law and confirmed by the City Council to serve a five-year term. Members serve without pay and must live in Renton.

To apply, send a completed application to the Mayor’s Office, City of Renton, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Call 425-430-6600 for an application or download one from the Boards and Commissions Web page at rentonwa.gov. Applications are also available at the Mayor’s Office on the seventh floor of Renton City Hall, or at the Renton and Highlands libraries.

The deadline to submit the application is 5 p.m., June 11.For more information, call 425-430-6600 or visit rentonwa.gov.

The newly formed Library Advisory Board shall consist of five members who will serve in an advisory capacity to the mayor, City Council, the King County Library Board, and local library officials. It will provide input regarding the scope and quality of library services provided by the King County Library System (KCLS) to the residents of Renton and will represent the city’s interests before the KCLS Board.

At the request of KCLS, the board will:

  • Participate in studies related to the maintenance, management and acquisition of library buildings, property and equipment.
  • Make recommendations to the KCLS board regarding programs in order to meet the needs of Renton residents.