Bylaws
Cathlamet Blanche Bradley Public Library
Board of Trustees Bylaws
Article I - Trustees
Board of Trustees of Cathlamet Blanche Bradley Public Library of Cathlamet, Washington, exists by virtue of the provisions of RCW 27.12 and Town Ordinance 514. Trustees are confirmed by the Town Council and appointed by the Mayor. Trustees shall exercise the authority and assume the responsibilities delegated to it by said statutes.
Article II - Officers
Officers shall be elected by the Board as necessary and serve for one year. Vacancies in office shall be filled by vote at the next regular meeting of the Board after the vacancy occurs.
Duties of officers:
a. Chair. Shall preside at all meetings of the Board, appoint Committees, call special meetings, sign all documents authorized by the Board and perform all duties associated with the Office.
b. Vice-Chair. In the absence of the Chair shall perform all duties of the Chair.
c. Secretary. Shall record, organize, and provide all minutes of meetings.
Article III - Librarian
The Librarian shall be appointed by the Board, in compliance with RCW 27.04.055, and is responsible to the Board. The Librarian shall be considered the Executive Officer of the Library under the direction and review of the Board, and subject to the policies established by the Board. The Executive Officer shall act as technical advisor to the Board, and shall attend all Board Meetings (but may be excused from closed sessions) and shall not have a vote.
Article IV - Meetings
a. Regular meetings. Shall be held in accordance with RCW 42.30 and will take place once a month.
b. Special meetings. May be called by the Chair, or upon written request of two members, for the transaction of business as stated in the meeting request. Notice stating the time and place of a special meeting and the purpose for which called shall be given each member of the Board at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting.
Article V - Procedural Rules
The rules contained in the latest revised edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the parliamentary procedure of the meetings where they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules of order the Board may adopt.
Article VI - Meeting Quorum
A quorum for transaction of business shall consist of a simple majority of the Board.
Article VII - Meeting Attendance
Members shall be expected to attend all meetings or give prior notice if unable to attend. If a member becomes disabled or incapacitated, or fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Board, or misses four meetings within any twelve-month period, the Board can declare the position vacant.
Article VIII - Standing Committees
Standing committees shall be appointed by the Chair as needed and shall make recommendations to the Board as pertinent to Board meeting agenda items. No standing committee shall have other than advisory powers.
Article IX - Special Committees
Special committees for the study of unique challenges may be appointed by the Chair, with the approval of the Board, to serve until the final report of the work for which they were appointed has been delivered. The Chair may appoint Board members or others interested to special committees as may be necessary. No special committee shall have other than advisory powers.
Article X - Reviews
Reviews of bylaws, policies, reports, and work plans by the Board will be held annually.
Article XI - Amendments
Bylaws and policies may be amended by a majority vote at any regular meeting, provided that the nature of the amendment was either stated in the call for the meeting or at the previous meeting.
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Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees
Created/Approved September 2, 2008
Amended November 30, 2010
Amended January 29, 2013
Created/Approved: September 8, 2025
Reviewed/Approved: August 3, 2026
Cathlamet Library Board of Trustees
