Vancouver Public Library Board of Trustees
The trustees are responsible for:
- Developing of library policy
- Spending City Council-approved funds for library purposes
- Directing library system operations through the chief librarian
The trustees are responsible for:
The Provincial Library Act enables the delivery of public library service in British Columbia.
The board of trustees meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Central Library downtown.
In addition to board meetings (about 3 hours) and committee meetings (1 to 2 hours).
A trustee and an alternate are appointed to the following:
In addition to attending board meetings, trustees are expected to represent the VPL Board at a variety of community events and programs.
The Vancouver Public Library Board of Trustees consists of 13 members, representing these groups:
All members may be reappointed, but no member may be appointed for more than eight consecutive years.
Prospective members
All members are appointed by City Council. Applicants must live in Vancouver, or be eligible to vote in a municipal election in Vancouver.
Terms expire December 31, 2020:
Terms expire December 31, 2021:
Staff Contact
Chrysalyn Tolentino
Executive Assistant to the City Librarian
Phone: 604-331-4003