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Committee elects chair and vice chair, tables secretary while staff consults with city management
Summary
The committee elected Sandra (later referenced as Sandra Kavaso Sala) as chair and Angie Salinas as vice chair; members expressed concern about the volunteer secretary workload and agreed to table the secretary nomination pending staff discussion with Dr. Richard Chamberlain.
The Library Advisory Committee held officer elections on June 24. Members nominated and approved a chair and vice chair: Sandra (recorded later in the meeting as Sandra Kavaso Sala) was elected chair and Angie Salinas was elected vice chair by voice vote.
A broader discussion followed about the ordinance‑required secretary role. Committee members described the secretary duties — preparing and certifying minutes and official committee documents — as a substantial workload for a volunteer position and raised concerns about whether a volunteer could sustain the quality and timeliness expected. Staff clarified that draft minutes prepared by staff can be reviewed and certified by a committee‑appointed secretary; members proposed that staff continue to assist while the committee seeks a volunteer.
The committee agreed to table the secretary nomination until staff can consult with Dr. Richard Chamberlain (identified in the meeting as the library director) and report back at the August meeting. Chair and vice chair positions were filled and the secretary position will return to the August agenda.
