Sonoma County Library Commission

The Sonoma County Library Commission is the governing board of the Sonoma County Library System. The Commission is responsible for establishing library policy; hiring and evaluating the Library Director; establishing and monitoring the library budget; setting parameters for management’s labor negotiations; and exercising all other powers consistent with applicable law to ensure the effective management and operation of the library system.

Library Commissioners are appointed by the members of the Joint Powers Authority (JPA), which are the Cities of Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, Sebastopol, Healdsburg, Cotati and Cloverdale; the Town of Windsor; and the County of Sonoma.

Commissioners represent the interests and needs of their appointing jurisdictions and its community, while governing in the best interest of the Sonoma County Library system as a whole.

Responsibilities

Expectations of a Library Commissioner include:
•Attend regular and special meetings of the Library Commission and serve on standing and/or ad hoc committees as appointed by the Commission Chair.
•Prepare for meetings by reviewing materials in advance and participating in informed decision-making.
•Attend appropriate library functions, including Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings, special events, library programs, fundraisers, and community events and activities.
•Serve as a liaison between the Library Commission and local officials, and help inform the public about library services, initiatives, and needs.

View full position description at: https://www.townofwindsor.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32520/Library-Commissioner-Position-Description

Meeting Schedule for 2026-2027: https://www.townofwindsor.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32521/FY-26-27-Commission-meeting-schedule-English