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Board of Library Trustees Meeting
- Date: 09/18/2023 5:00 pm
- Location: Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660
Agenda Packet
Appointed by the Newport Beach City Council, the Board of Library Trustees is a policy-making board responsible for the administration of City libraries. The Board considers the annual budget for library purposes during the process of its preparation and makes recommendations to the City Council and City Manager. The Board also approves or disapproves the appointment, suspension, or removal of the Library Services Director. Subject to the approval of the City Council, the Board accepts money, personal property, or real estate donated to the City for library purposes, and contracts with schools, county, or other governmental agencies to render or receive library services or facilities.
2023 Meeting Schedule** -
January 17
February21
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
** Subject to change