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The Cobourg Public Library Board

The Cobourg Public Library Board is made up of one member of Town of Cobourg Council, one member of Township of Hamilton Council and 5 citizen appointments, all appointed by Town of Cobourg Council.

Members of the Board (2023-2026):Cobourg Public Library Board

  • Mike Duncan, Chair 
  • Ken Williamson, Vice Chair 
  • Aaron Burchat, Town of Cobourg Council representative
  • Larry Williamson, Hamilton Township Council representative (Deputy Mayor)
  • Joanne Hearst
  • Marian Neill
  • Bonnie Young
How can I contact the Board?

Contact with the Board may be made through the Library's Administrative Coordinator's office.

The Administrative Coordinator serves as Secretary of the Board.

Members of the public wishing to make a verbal or written delegation to the Library Board should contact the Board Secretary in writing seven (7) days in advance of the meeting.

Board meeting agendas are developed by the Chair working with the Library CEO.

  • Email the Board: board@cobourg.library.on.ca
  • Mail the Board: Cobourg Library Board, 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON K9A 5P4
Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Cobourg Public Library Board Meetings

  • Library Board meetings are open to the public.
  • The Board typically meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 
  • These meetings will be held in-person in the Rotary Room of the Cobourg Library and on Zoom. 
  • For information on how to attend our meetings, please email our Administrative Coordinator, Jocelyn Gard

The Cobourg Library Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes are available to view on the Town of Cobourg's eSCRIBE page

Cobourg Public Library Mission Statement
The Cobourg Public Library is committed to being an exceptional community resource for information, exploration, inspiration and enjoyment.
 Trustee Job Description; Board Member Brochure

Board Member Trustee Job Description

Board Member Brochure

Cobourg Library Board Policies

1.1 General Executive Constraint

1.2 Protection of Services

1.3 Staff Treatment

1.4 Treatment of Patrons

1.5 Financial Planning Budgeting

1.6 Financial Condition

1.7 Emergency Executive Succession

1.8 Asset Protection

1.9 Compensation and Benefits

1.10 Corporate Partnership Initiatives

1.11 Communication and Counsel to the Board

1.12 Operational Plan

2.1 Commitment to Governance

2.2 Board Job Description

2.3 Chairperson's Role

2.4 Board Committee Principles and Structure

2.5 Annual Board Planning Cycle Agenda Planning

2.6 Board Members' Code of Conduct

2.7 Monitoring Governance Process

2.8 Board Member Succession Policy

3.1 Board CEO Linkage

3.2 Unity of Control

3.3 Accountability of the CEO

3.4 Delegation to the CEO

3.5 Monitoring Executive Performance

3.6 CEO Performance Appraisal Policy

4.1 Ends

5.1 By Laws

2019 - 2022 Cobourg Public Library Strategic Plan

Strat PlanThe Cobourg Public Library Board invites the public to review our 2019 - 2022 Strategic Plan

1 page visual - view our goals to 2022

4 page summary - read the Strategic Directions of the plan

 

Comments are welcome via email or by calling 905-372-9271 ext 6200

 

 

 

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