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Library Advisory Commission

Meetings

2025 Meeting Dates

Membership

Roster of current members

Selection and appointment of commissioners are managed by the jurisdictions and not by the Library

There is a vacancy for Supervisorial District 5.

The Commission consists of the following Commissioners who must be registered voters:

  • Three residents of unincorporated Santa Cruz County appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the County Board of Supervisors, with one each from Supervisorial Districts 1, 2 and 5.
  • Two Santa Cruz city residents appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Santa Cruz City Council.
  • One Capitola resident appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Capitola City Council.
  • One Scotts Valley resident appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Scotts Valley City Council.

Powers and Duties

The Library Advisory Commission is intended to be a voice of the community to provide advice and feedback to the Governing Board and the Director of Libraries. The Commission will review programs and services and make necessary recommendations as they pertain to the provision of these programs and services.

Library Advisory Commission Bylaws

Staff Contact

Christopher Platt, Library Director
plattc@santacruzpl.org
831-427-7700 ext. 7611

The Library Advisory Commission welcomes public comments, and all emails submitted to plattc@santacruzpl.org will be forwarded to the Commissioners in a timely manner.

Upcoming Meetings

Thu, Feb. 6

Mon, April 14

Sat, April 19

Thu, May 1