Camas trustees adopt surplus materials resolution allowing donations under $1,000

The Camas Public Library Board of Trustees adopted a Resolution regarding the surplus and disposal of circulating materials at its May 21 meeting. The resolution delegates authority to the Library Director, pursuant to RCW 39.33.070, to donate materials and books with an aggregate value of less than $1,000 (a daily, cumulative total), with preference given to the Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library (FFCL). For materials with an estimated value exceeding $1,000, the resolution requires sale at public auction following published notice; if no reasonable bid is submitted they may be sold to a public or private entity. The resolution text also states that employees and officers of the library and their family members may not directly purchase or acquire surplus property.