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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - REGIONAL LIBRARY COUNCIL (2)AGEADA REPORT • City Manager Approval Item to be presented NEW BUSINESS Andrea Daroca DATE: October 9, 1990 SUBJECT: Appointment of Representatives to the Regional Library Council DEPARTMENT: Finance 14 BACKGROUND In 1959, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors established Regional Library Council as an advisory body to the County librarian and as liaison between local communities and library administration. Previously, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors appointed all representatives of the Council from the unincorporated areas within the county. Now due to the incorporation of Santa Clarita, all such appointments have been deferred by the Board of Supervisors to the Santa Clarita City Council. Council may appoint three (3) individuals to participate, in an advisory and uncompensated capacity, in the quarterly meetings of the North County Regional Library Council to represent the Canyon Country, Newhall and Valencia • libraries. Appointees may serve two (2) consecutive terms of two (2) years each. 0 Currently, the Valencia and Newhall areas are represented by Ms. Ruth Hiebert. The Canyon Country library is presently represented by Ms. Marjean L. Therian. Staff believes three possible directions exist which Council may explore, the first being to remain status quo. Sandra Reuben, the County Librarian, has indicated that both current representatives have expressed their willingness to continue serving on the Council. A second direction Council may wish to consider would involve the reappointment of both incumbents and the selection of an additional representative. This third individual could assume one of the two areas presently represented by Ms. Hiebert. Lastly, it is within the discretion of the Council to recommend the appointment of three entirely new representatives to serve on the Library Council. As to the selection of these individuals, Council may wish to appoint, seek applications, or seek representation from within the Council itself. Whatever course is chosen, the County Librarian has requested that any appointments be made during the month of October, 1990. RECOMMENDATION That Council discuss these and other options and give direction to staff.