The Ocean Shores Library Board discussed a redlined change to its bylaws requested by the mayor and agreed by consensus to forward the revision to the Ocean Shores City Council for approval.

Speaker 3 presented the redlined front sheet and said the mayor wanted one sentence edited. The provision under discussion states that “the board shall make recommendations to the city on policy changes regarding purchase, maintenance and use of library facilities and materials,” and the mayor’s comment appears to seek prior notice or approval. Speaker 3 explained she would make the editorial change and coordinate with Nicole to get the item on the council agenda.

When asked whether a board vote was required, Speaker 3 clarified, “So this is a consensus. It’s not a vote.” She said that once council reviews the bylaws it might make additional changes that would return the matter to the library board.

Board members volunteered to attend council presentations as needed; Speaker 2 offered to go with Speaker 3. Speaker 6 noted that Richard Wills will be the library liaison from the city next year. Because the council must approve bylaws changes, the board’s next step is to present the amended language to council rather than implement the change directly.

The board did not take a formal recorded vote on the bylaws change and characterized the decision as a consensus forward to the council. The board’s next regular meeting is Feb. 11 at 3:00 a.m., when members expect to hold annual officer elections and consider formal updates to the strategic/"strap" plan.